Therapist in Charlotte, North Carolina Obasi Amare, Therapist

Obasi Amare, LCMHC, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at LifeStance Health, helps adults navigate life’s challenges by fostering self-awareness, resilience, and lasting personal growth. Serving individuals across North Carolina, Obasi provides individual therapy to those facing anxiety, depression, and difficulties related to life transitions. His approach creates a compassionate and empowering space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and goals at a pace that feels safe and affirming. Obasi is especially passionate about supporting adults through midlife and later-life transitions, helping them find meaning and clarity during pivotal changes. He has deep experience in working with men’s issues and cultural identity concerns, offering tailored support that acknowledges the impact of race, culture, and societal expectations on mental health. For many clients, his ability to engage in honest, nuanced conversations about identity, masculinity, and belonging becomes a transformative part of the therapeutic journey. With a focus on evidence-based practices, Obasi incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness into his sessions. His clinical expertise is particularly effective in addressing ADHD, grief, and couple’s issues, and he offers additional services for a range of emotional and psychological needs. Obasi works with adult clients aged 18 to 64, providing care that is both collaborative and grounded in research-backed methods. Outside the therapy room, Obasi channels his creativity into writing and editing comics, using storytelling to help others feel seen and explore complex emotional worlds.