- Grief and loss
- Addiction recovery
- Relationship issues
About Adewale
Adewale (Wale) Adegbenle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people facing grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. He greets each person with a calm, listening approach and focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions. Wale presents himself as a compassionate guide rather than an authority, and he keeps conversations straightforward and goal-oriented.
Wale has twenty years of experience working with people with substance use concerns, trauma, and relationship problems. He draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centered approaches to tailor work to each person's needs. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, building coping skills, and setting small, achievable goals.
His background includes supporting people through caregiver stress, chronic illness, and issues related to aging and bereavement. That experience informs his work with grief and end-of-life concerns, where he helps clients talk through loss, practical worries, and emotional reactions. He also addresses family of origin issues, fatherhood matters, and first responder stress when relevant.
Wale describes his style as relationship-centered and compassionate. He listens first, then helps people make plans that fit their lives. Clients can expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and problem-solving during sessions.
He works in English and accepts international clients. Before scheduling, clients should confirm current session options and formats with the service they use. To begin, follow the platform steps to match and book a time with him.
Wale has twenty years of experience working with people with substance use concerns, trauma, and relationship problems. He draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centered approaches to tailor work to each person's needs. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, building coping skills, and setting small, achievable goals.
His background includes supporting people through caregiver stress, chronic illness, and issues related to aging and bereavement. That experience informs his work with grief and end-of-life concerns, where he helps clients talk through loss, practical worries, and emotional reactions. He also addresses family of origin issues, fatherhood matters, and first responder stress when relevant.
Wale describes his style as relationship-centered and compassionate. He listens first, then helps people make plans that fit their lives. Clients can expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and problem-solving during sessions.
He works in English and accepts international clients. Before scheduling, clients should confirm current session options and formats with the service they use. To begin, follow the platform steps to match and book a time with him.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online conversations
Wale often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks problems into manageable steps and teaches clear skills.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck about change. This method focuses on building motivation and resolving mixed feelings, which can be helpful for addiction, health behavior change, and commitment issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Wale will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. He adapts methods over time so sessions stay practical and focused on real-life problems.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, they reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or let someone choose audio instead of video if that feels easier. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep continuity of care and to work on skills, coping strategies, and planning between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he often help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including addictions, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is relationship-centered and compassionate, focusing on listening, setting realistic goals, and practical steps you can try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has twenty years of experience supporting people with substance use, trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions.
Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.