Meet Onyi Oriji-Dor, LCSW-S, CCTP

Specialties: Life Transitions | First Generation Cultural Navigation| Couples | Women's Issues | Navigating Familial and Friendship Conflicts | Burnout | Stress | Anxiety | Depression | Adjustment to Motherhood | 

Onyi is a licensed Therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Clinical Supervisor with 8 years of clinical expertise. Onyi founded Mérité Counseling and Consulting Services because she truly believes that everyone deserves quality culturally competent mental health care. As a first-generation Nigerian American, Onyi appreciates the complexities of navigating multiple cultural identities.

Onyi believes an individual's culture and family of origin have a huge impact on their way of showing up in the world and showing up in relationships. Onyi's therapeutic approach is firmly rooted in attachment theory. She understands the profound impact of early relationships on emotional well-being and utilizes attachment-based perspectives and modalities to help her clients heal past wounds, enhance their relationships, and cultivate secure emotional bonds. Whether you are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, or seeking personal growth, she empowers individuals and couples to explore their inner resilience and navigate their unique paths to wellness.