Chidi Ojinnaka, LISW
About me
I am licensed in Iowa with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Body image, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
License information
IA LISW 01197
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Chidi Ojinnaka. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Chidi put my worries and self deprecating thoughts at bay and re awakened the intrinsic knowledge of my true potential.
Sometimes the best advice is no advice but rather reassurance that what you’ve been doing is enough. Once we accept that we are enough exactly as we are, then we can begin deeper healing and move towards our higher self with a solid foundation of self love.
For me Self trust is an area where I struggle. Chidi has helped me see that I am not as far away from deep self trust as I may believe.
He instills in me wisdom that carries me through the week. He is an incredible therapist and I would recommend him to anyone seeking guidance.
Written on Oct 27, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 1 month on issues concerning eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
He has been a tremendous help to me. He has a remarkable ability to identify and prioritize the issues that need to be addressed first. So far, I’ve been genuinely impressed by his expertise, insight, and guidance, and I’m very grateful for his support.
Written on Oct 14, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Great person helped me with all my troubles and just a genuine therapist to listen and help your problems
Written on Oct 10, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and compassion fatigue
I cannot say enough good things about my therapist and the support he has given me. He has been incredibly helpful during one of the hardest periods of my life, when I honestly didn’t know how I was going to pull myself out of rock bottom and get back on my feet.
From the beginning, he has been supportive, understanding, and genuinely committed to helping me work through everything I’ve been dealing with. Therapy with him has given me the tools, perspective, and encouragement I needed to keep moving forward.
If you’re going through a difficult time or feel like you don’t know how to get yourself back on track, I would absolutely recommend him. He has made a real difference in my life, and I’m very grateful for the help and support he has given me.
I’ve had a great experience and will definitely continue seeing him. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a therapist who truly cares about helping you through the hard times. ❤️
Written on Sep 28, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Chidi’s great at his profession!
Written on Sep 24, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, parenting issues, and coaching
Appreciated his ability to listen and give advice. He took the time to understand and shared perspectives which really helped.
Written on Sep 22, 2026 after therapy with Chidi for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues