Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade, LCSW
Guiding hope and resilience through transitions
- 30 years experience
- Addiction and trauma focus
- Accepts international clients
About Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade
Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with more than 30 years of professional experience in social work and counseling across Europe and the United States. He centers his practice on hope and resilience, working collaboratively with individuals, families, and groups to support positive life transitions and reduce the impact of adversity on mental health and substance use concerns.
Ade draws on a long background in both clinical therapy and addiction treatment to address a wide range of difficulties, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and addictive behaviors. His approach emphasizes practical coping skills and strengths-based interventions that help clients move through recovery, healing, and life changes.
He also offers coaching-style support for relationship and attachment challenges, and assists people managing caregiver responsibilities, chronic illness or pain, body image concerns, codependency, and the emotional effects of separation or loss. Ade combines evidence-informed methods with a client-centered orientation to tailor interventions to each person’s needs and goals, encouraging collaboration and resilience-building throughout the therapeutic process.
Clients who work with Ade can expect an experienced practitioner who prioritizes dignity, realistic goal setting, and steady progress toward healthier functioning and greater life balance.
Ade draws on a long background in both clinical therapy and addiction treatment to address a wide range of difficulties, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and addictive behaviors. His approach emphasizes practical coping skills and strengths-based interventions that help clients move through recovery, healing, and life changes.
He also offers coaching-style support for relationship and attachment challenges, and assists people managing caregiver responsibilities, chronic illness or pain, body image concerns, codependency, and the emotional effects of separation or loss. Ade combines evidence-informed methods with a client-centered orientation to tailor interventions to each person’s needs and goals, encouraging collaboration and resilience-building throughout the therapeutic process.
Clients who work with Ade can expect an experienced practitioner who prioritizes dignity, realistic goal setting, and steady progress toward healthier functioning and greater life balance.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt 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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade have?
Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade has 30 years of experience.
Is Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade a licensed therapist?
Yes, holds these credentials: LCSW. License details: FL LCSW SW23777.
In which languages does Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade provide therapy?
English.
Where is Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade located?
Florida.
How can I work with Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade as my therapist?
You can work with Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade work with international clients?
Yes, Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care
Ade integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where therapists follow the client’s priorities and support personal growth and resilience; it is useful for people seeking empathetic, strengths-based support. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, making it a common choice for goal-oriented change.When trauma-related difficulties are present, Ade may incorporate EMDR techniques to help process distressing memories and lessen their ongoing emotional impact; EMDR is often used when past events continue to interfere with daily functioning. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Ade works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Ade is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from wherever the client is located, and fit therapy into busy lives while working with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt evidence-informed approaches for remote delivery.
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