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Adewale (Wale) Adegbenle

NY LCSW 082417
Credentials
NY LCSW 082417
NPI Number
1801219290
Location
New York
Languages
English
Adewale (Wale) Adegbenle
20 years experience | Counselor of Color | Intl Clients Welcome

About Adewale (Wale) Adegbenle

Welcome to BetterHelp! I commend you for taking this critical step toward change. My name is Wale Adegbenle, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Therapist in New York, specializing in Health and Substance Abuse. Since earning my Master of Social Work degree, I have supported individuals and families dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relationship challenges.

I’m a Christian husband and father of three, passionate about providing mental health services. My counseling style is compassionate and relationship-centered, focusing on listening and helping you set realistic goals. I use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and others to guide our work together.

I’m here to provide you with a safe, judgment-free space and the support you need. I look forward to connecting with you and navigating this journey together.

Licenses

LCSW
082417

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Aging and geriatric issues
  • Blended family issues
  • Cancer
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Chronic pain, illness, and disability
  • Co-morbidity
  • Commitment issues
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Family of origin issues
  • Family problems
  • Fatherhood issues
  • First responder issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • HIV / AIDS
  • Hoarding
  • Hospice and end-of-life counseling
  • Immigration issues
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Life purpose
  • Men's issues
  • Money and financial issues
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Postpartum depression
  • Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Sex addiction
  • Sexuality
  • Social anxiety and phobia
  • Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
  • Visually impaired
  • Workplace issues
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Wale is Amazing and godsend. He is amazing listener and hears everything. I appreciate being held accountable and asked the challenging questions that make me self reflect. Finding the right therapist was an overwhelming progress and I feel like it was well worth it to find Wale.”

“My therapist is an expert!<br /> We were stuck in a cycle of the same arguments, but Wale provided concrete tools to help us understand our fighting patterns and communicate better. I highly recommend him.”

“Good and attentive therapist who checks in whenever he can within the week leading to your next session”

“I have only done one session so far but the support that he has provided in between is stellar.”

“It’s just beginning for me but I feel really comfortable with talking and finding new ways to deal with everything that I’m dealing with .”

“Mr Wale provided a safe and challenging space for both of us. We never felt judged or favored; he treated us equally and was (and still is) invested in our success as a couple. His approach helped us reframe our issues and feel more prepared for the future. Mr Wale helped us get our relationship back on track by improving our communication and helping us understand each other better. If you're looking for someone professional, empathetic, and effective, look no further.”

“Wale and I worked together for a little over a year and in that short time, we were able to work through a lot of anxiety that I had been feeling on a daily basis, identify my triggers, and create strategies to help mitigate and deal with it. I am eternally grateful for his help and expertise. Because of it, I am a better husband, father, and coworker. Thank you, Wale!”

“I feel that since my fiancé and I started counseling we have improved our communication, subject matters that we haven’t thought about was brought to our attention and discussed. I’m looking forward to further counseling and continuing with improving my relationship with my fiancé”

“I have been meeting with Wale for 2 weeks now. I was hesitant about starting therapy as I did not know what to expect. Wale has been supportive and consistent and has made this journey into therapy a positive experience for me. I look forward to our meetings every week. He is fostering within in me a reflection and contemplativeness that is improving my wellbeing.”

“Excellent therapist”

“Wale does not take sides to make one spouse feel wrong or right but instead paints a picture that allows both of you to see each other’s points. Being able to share both partners sides and allow time to actually listen and understand helps in different ways versus turning the conversation into a full blown debate on who’s right or wrong.”

“Adelewale has been incredible in helping my girlfriend and I through couples therapy. He creates a safe space where we both feel heard, and his guidance has given us the tools to communicate better, rebuild trust, and strengthen our relationship. I highly recommend him to any couple looking to grow and heal together.”

“Wale is terrific.”

“Wale is easy to talk to and has range of options for improving one’s self.”

“Excellent therapist. Very comfortable working and speaking with him.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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