- Compassionate listener
- Goal oriented
- Addiction support
About Adewale
Adewale (Wale) Adegbenle welcomes people who are worried about money, substance use, or the toll of stress and life changes. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW in New York with twenty years of clinical experience. Wale writes plainly and listens first, helping clients set realistic goals and take practical steps forward.
He draws on Client-Centered work to build a trusting relationship. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address patterns that keep people stuck. In sessions he helps people break problems into manageable parts and test small changes between meetings.
Wale has supported people facing addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship strain. He also helps with career stress, parenting challenges, caregiving burden, chronic illness, and issues around fatherhood and blended families. He names practical supports and coping strategies as part of everyday work.
His style is compassionate and direct. He encourages clear goals, steady progress, and flexible planning when life shifts. He invites clients to explore what matters most and to try approaches that fit their routines.
Wale is a Christian husband and father of three and brings that perspective when it is helpful to a client. He works in English and sees clients connected to New York, including people located internationally when arrangements allow. To begin, complete the site intake and schedule a time to meet and discuss goals.
How Wale’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a strong working relationship and making space for your concerns; online sessions can simply continue that listening-first approach so you feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions influence mood and behavior; online work can include reviewing homework, tracking patterns, and trying behavioral experiments between meetings. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and is useful when tackling addiction or shifting habits; it works well in conversations aimed at clarifying goals and planning next steps.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, values, and daily routines. That collaborative planning can change over time as needs evolve.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around work and family, shorter check-ins when needed, and fitting sessions into a busy day without travel. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current options before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it simpler to maintain regular contact while you try new coping strategies between meetings.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Wale help with?
He helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting and fatherhood issues, career stress, chronic illness, and related challenges.
What is his therapy style like?
His work is relationship-centered and compassionate. He listens first, helps set realistic goals, and uses practical techniques to test small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has twenty years of experience as a practicing clinician, supporting people through substance use, mental health, and life transition challenges.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in New York and holds the LCSW credential, listed as NY LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any regional details before scheduling.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.