- Compassionate listener
- Goal-focused work
- Practical coping skills
About Adewale
Adewale (Wale) Adegbenle welcomes men and others seeking help with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, or big life changes. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with two decades of clinical experience. Wale writes in plain terms and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
He listens first and helps set realistic, achievable goals. Sessions are relationship-centered and compassionate. Wale uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to help people make small changes that add up.
Wale has worked for 20 years supporting people facing depression, trauma, substance use, grief, and parenting or career stresses. He also addresses issues like chronic illness, caregiving strain, first responder stress, and fatherhood challenges. His practice pays attention to how life events affect everyday routines and coping skills.
In session he helps people identify unhelpful thinking, try new behaviors, and practice techniques to manage mood and urges. He also helps clients clarify values and make plans that match those priorities. Conversations are practical and focused on what will make daily life easier.
Wale is a Christian husband and father of three and brings a values-aware perspective to his work when clients want that discussed. He welcomes international clients who prefer sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients use the site process to match and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
How Wale brings evidence-based methods to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, listening relationship where the therapist follows the person's pace and priorities. It helps when someone needs time to be heard and wants to build motivation for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses concrete exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting; it can help with anxiety, depression, and managing urges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve mood regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Wale works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a client's goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. He adapts tools over time so sessions match what is actually helpful for each person.
The biography does not specify the exact online formats used, so confirm supported session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, allow brief check-ins during a workday break, or reduce the need for camera use when that feels better. These practical benefits can help people stay consistent with the work and apply new skills between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Wale help with?
He supports people with addictions, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, and related issues such as chronic illness and caregiver fatigue.
How does he approach therapy?
His style is relationship-centered and compassionate, focusing on listening and setting realistic goals. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies.
What is his background and experience?
Wale has 20 years of clinical experience working with people facing substance use, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients, though practical scheduling and local regulations may apply.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to learn how Wale conducts appointments.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.