Alfred Umagu - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

3 years experience | Counselor of Color | Intl Clients Welcome

About Alfred Umagu

As a licensed therapist serving clients in Texas, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on helping people develop deeper self-understanding, heal from past challenges, and cultivate meaningful personal growth. I have extensive experience addressing depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and family conflicts.

My therapeutic practice is deeply rooted in compassionate, culturally responsive care. I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop stronger communication skills, and work through feelings of isolation, shame, and uncertainty. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I help individuals reconnect with their sense of purpose and build resilience.

I’m particularly passionate about supporting clients through life transitions, social challenges, and personal healing journeys. Whether you’re struggling with self-esteem, processing trauma, or seeking greater emotional clarity, I’m committed to walking alongside you with empathy, respect, and professional guidance.

Licenses

LPC

93666

Professional experience

Depression
Family conflicts
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia

Languages

English

10 Reviews

“Great at helping me and works with me in a way that is extremely helpful for me. Highly recommend”

“Alfred helped me through a genuinely difficult and unfamiliar period in my life with calmness, perspective, and thoughtful conversation. While I’ve decided not to continue therapy at this time, I appreciate the support and guidance he provided during a moment when I needed clarity and a different way of approaching things.<br /> <br /> He creates a reflective and encouraging environment, and I value the time we spent working together.”

“Alfred has helped me understand my wrong doings, and I Really appreciate the support and advice”

“Alfred is kind, attentive, knowledgeable and wants the best for his clients. He is punctual and has a genuine concern for his clients.?I would highly recommend him!”

“A very caring and thoughtful therapist. Listens and responds.”

“Alfred you are an excellent therapist. I like how you challenge me.”

“Alfred is great! Kind, responsive. I do know he sees more than he says and sometimes I wish he’d just tell me. But I trust that he’s leading me where I need to go on my journey.”

“I felt i had known him forever, it was like catching up with an old friend and maybe thats not for everyone. He let's me speak but puts a boundary when he does want me to listen, which is NEAR impossible. He has opened my perspective up and more self awareness, in 2 session this bein my 3rd, I am strongly confident and actually excited for therapy. I have never gotten real therapy only mental hospital and family therapy as a child. He understands and listens, he also creates boundaries, the brought light to my situations, and laughing and crying with a person is so beautiful. He is definitely secure in his life and the ability to help people is outstanding, I would talk to him forever every week if I could ❤️”

“He has been very helpful and easy to pull my thoughts out too. Only had 2 sessions so far and I've had to reschedule twice in a row and he has been communicative and understanding with my work schedule. I think this will help me alot”

“Very good listener.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.