Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade, LCSW | Therapist in Florida

Calm practical support
Goal focused work
Mindfulness and skills

About Adekunle

Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with three decades of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and depression. Ade also provides coaching around life transitions and codependency concerns.

Ade uses a straightforward, collaborative approach. He listens first, then helps people set realistic goals for change. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on building supports that last.

In his work Ade draws on several therapy styles. He uses Client-Centered methods to create a respectful space. He brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to challenge unhelpful thoughts and teach coping skills. He also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas and mindfulness practices to help manage emotions.

Ade has worked in both Europe and the United States across clinical and counseling roles. That background informs a flexible style aimed at meeting people where they are. He frames therapy as a shared process rather than a lecture.

People looking for help with relationships, communication, attachment or chronic illness concerns often find concrete tools in sessions. Ade encourages gradual change and tracks small wins over time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps pair someone with his approach and schedule.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Ade draws on practical methods that translate well to remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship, which helps people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that can be practiced between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help identify which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. Sessions are collaborative, with decisions about techniques and pace made jointly so the client feels comfortable moving forward.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions also make it easier to continue care when relocating or managing long-term health issues. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for appointment length, frequency, and the type of meetings you prefer.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse DepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violence Forgiveness Guilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

Ade helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and codependency. He also addresses related concerns like attachment, communication, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He takes a collaborative, practical approach that focuses on listening, goal setting, and skills practice. Sessions emphasize small, actionable steps the client can use between meetings.

What experience does he bring to therapy?

He has 30 years of professional social work and counseling experience in Europe and the United States. That work spans clinical and counseling roles across different settings.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices from Florida.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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