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Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade

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Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade

Florida

Hope-focused therapist for men's wellbeing

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  • Practical goal setting
  • 30 years experience
  • Focus on resilience

About Adekunle

Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade is a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of experience. He focuses on men's wellbeing along with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and depression. Ade uses straightforward conversation to help people find practical steps forward.

He emphasizes hope and resilience in sessions. Ade listens first, then helps set realistic goals. He works with people who face abandonment, attachment concerns, body image struggles, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and relationship or communication problems.

Ade draws on a mix of approaches depending on each person's needs. He uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the client. He applies cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new habits.

He also incorporates skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage strong emotions and reduce impulsive urges. For people affected by traumatic memories, Ade offers techniques aimed at reducing the intensity of those memories and their impact on daily life.

Ade has worked in both Europe and the United States. He practices in Florida as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. His background includes extensive work in substance use settings and recovery support.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual's comfort. He encourages small, measurable changes and checks progress often. People who want a practical, hopeful approach to tough problems often find this style helpful.

Approaches that translate to online work

The client-centered approach places the person's goals first and keeps the conversation focused on what matters most. This method supports men who want a practical, goal-driven process and helps identify what to work on next.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses short exercises and homework to build new routines, which can be handled well in online sessions for stress, anxiety, and depression.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, brings skills for managing intense emotions and improving how people communicate. It teaches concrete techniques for distress tolerance and emotion regulation useful in everyday situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your concerns, goals, and preferences, then suggest methods to try. Clients and therapist review progress and adjust the plan as needed in a collaborative way.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep appointments. Online work also supports using brief skill practices between sessions and checking in on progress without changing daily routines.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ade address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coaching needs. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and relationship communication problems.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a direct, conversational style that emphasizes hope and practical steps. Sessions focus on listening, setting goals, and building skills that fit daily life.

What is his professional background?

He has 30 years of experience in social work and counseling across Europe and the United States. His work has included substance use settings and support for life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida. The bio notes experience in both Europe and the USA.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted according to the therapist's stated practice.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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