- Strengths-focused
- Practical strategies
- Trauma-informed
About Ayinde
Ayinde Reid is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 15 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and relationship or intimacy issues. He works with people facing life changes like career shifts, grief, caregiving strain, and challenges tied to ADHD and other co-occurring conditions.
He approaches therapy from a client-centered perspective, putting the person's experience first and building on strengths. Sessions are straightforward and practical. He listens, helps people identify patterns, and supports them in trying strategies that fit their daily life.
Ayinde also uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior. For trauma-related concerns he may draw on EMDR and emotionally-focused methods to help process painful memories and improve emotional connection. He works with intimacy and relationship concerns using principles from the Gottman method to improve communication and reduce conflict.
People looking for coaching-style support or help with specific issues such as anger, parenting, or complicated grief will find a practical focus in sessions. He emphasizes collaboration - clients set goals and pace. The aim is clearer thinking, better coping, and more control over next steps.
Ayinde offers services in English and accepts international clients. To begin, people follow the site's Start Therapy steps to match and schedule with him based on availability.
Approaches you can use online and how they help
Ayinde commonly blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral tools and emotionally-focused techniques. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities, with the therapist offering empathic listening and support to help people make changes that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and practicing concrete skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and shift emotional responses, which can improve relationship interactions and intimacy. Each approach targets different needs - symptom relief, emotional processing, or stronger connections - and can be combined depending on the issue presented.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ayinde works with clients to clarify goals, test what helps, and adjust methods as needed. He involves clients in deciding whether to emphasize coping skills, trauma processing, or improving relationship patterns.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to a client's daily routine so therapy feels practical and manageable.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, grief, parenting strain, career and life changes, and related challenges.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is client-centered and straightforward. He listens, helps identify patterns, and suggests practical strategies tailored to everyday life.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in this biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.