About Us

Meet E. Winifred Okafor, MA, LPC-A, LCDC, NCC, SAP, CCS

LPC Associate |Supervised by Dr. Christie M. Melonson, Ph.D., M.A., LPC-S

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Founder & Licensed Addiction and Mental Health Counselor

 

Zoe Counseling Services provides professional mental health and addiction counseling through secure virtual therapy across Texas and nationwide. Founded by E. Winifred Okafor, the practice is rooted in evidence-based care, cultural humility, and whole-person healing that honors emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being.

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You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone

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If you are struggling with trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, burnout, or major life transitions, support is available. Zoe Counseling Services was created to help individuals reclaim clarity, peace, and purpose—one step at a time.

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Through personalized, trauma-informed counseling, clients receive compassionate and ethical care tailored to their unique experiences. Whether you are navigating substance use recovery, emotional distress, grief, or professional stress, services are delivered with respect, confidentiality, and clinical integrity.

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Why Clients Trust Zoe Counseling Services

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Licensed, Certified & Experienced Care​

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Winifred Okafor is a licensed and nationally certified counselor with advanced training in mental health counseling, addiction recovery, and substance use disorder treatment. Credentials include:

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• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)

• Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A)

• National Certified Counselor (NCC)

• Certified Clinical Supervisor – Addiction Counseling (CCS)

• Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ICAADC)

• U.S. DOT Qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)

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With years of clinical and community-based experience, care is provided using a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and faith-integrated approach.

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Virtual Counseling Services Across Texas and Nationwide

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Zoe Counseling Services offers confidential telehealth counseling, making mental health and addiction services accessible from the comfort of your home. Virtual care provides flexibility, privacy, and continuity of care without compromising quality.

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Who We Serve

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• Adults and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma

• Individuals feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or emotionally stuck

• People and families navigating addiction and recovery

• Professionals facing career stress or major life transitions

• Clients seeking faith-based or Christian counseling

• Individuals requiring court-ordered or DOT/SAP services

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What Makes Zoe Counseling Services Different

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Evidence-Based Clinical Care with Compassion

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Each session integrates evidence-based therapeutic practices with a warm, nonjudgmental environment that promotes safety, healing, and growth.

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Faith-Based, Whole-Person Counseling

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Clients do not have to choose between therapy and faith. Emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs are addressed together as part of the healing process.

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Culturally Competent and Inclusive Support

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Every client’s background, identity, and lived experience are respected. Counseling is delivered with cultural humility and sensitivity.

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Education, Licensure & Professional Credentials.

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Education

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• M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Addiction, Trauma & Crisis Focus) – Amberton University

• Graduate Degree, Christian Counseling & Coaching – Christ Restoration University

• B.A., Psychology (Child & Abnormal Psychology Emphasis) – West Virginia University

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Licensure & Certifications

 

• LCDC | LPC-A | LMHC

• NCC | CCS | CAADC | ICAADC

• U.S. DOT Qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)

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Professional Memberships

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• American Counseling Association (ACA)

• Texas Counseling Association (TCA)

• National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

• Texas Association of Addiction Professionals (TAAP)

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Areas of Specialization

 

• Trauma-Informed & Evidence-Based Counseling

• Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment

• Addiction Recovery & Relapse Prevention

• Alcohol & Drug Assessments (DUI/DWI/SAE)

• Court-Ordered Evaluations & Treatment

• DOT/SAP Return-to-Duty (RTD) Services

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services

• Immigration Mental Health Evaluations

• Faith-Based / Christian Counseling

• Clinical Supervision & Professional Development (Addiction)

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My Story, My Calling, My Passion

 

Throughout her career, Winifred Okafor has supported at-risk youth, families, and working professionals in both clinical and private practice settings. These experiences shaped a counseling philosophy grounded in steady support, practical guidance, and meaningful change.

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The mission remains clear: to walk alongside clients, help them gain clarity, and support the growth they are ready to make..

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Start Your Healing Journey Today

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• Free 15-Minute Consultation

• Virtual Appointments Available (Evenings & Weekends)

• Confidential, Personalized Counseling You Can Trust

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📞 214-466-7403 | 📧 info@zoecounselingservice.com
🌐 www.zoecounselingservice.com

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Zoe Counseling Services
Where hope is more than a feeling—it’s a path forward.