Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade

Hope-focused clinician guiding practical change

LCSW Florida

Experience: 30 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Adekunle

Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with three decades of professional experience. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and life transitions through an emphasis on hope and resilience.

Background and approach

Ade draws on a broad set of therapeutic tools to support clients working through issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and the impacts of divorce or separation. His approach centers on collaboration and building strengths rather than focusing solely on problems.

Ade uses methods from cognitive behavioral therapy along with client-centered and mindfulness-informed techniques, and he integrates trauma-focused interventions where appropriate. Over many years of practice across Europe and the United States, he has combined practical coping skills with supportive, goal-oriented coaching to assist people in making positive changes and managing difficult life circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic, nonjudgmental listening and places the client's perspectives and goals at the center of the process. This approach helps people clarify values, explore emotions, and build motivation for change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can be beneficial when strong emotions or relationship patterns interfere with daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to assess needs, preferences, and objectives, then combines methods in a way that feels manageable and goal-directed. That partnership helps shape a plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives and to maintain continuity when circumstances change. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver skills training, supportive coaching, and evidence-informed interventions in ways that suit individual schedules and communication preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Adekunle address in therapy

Ade focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coaching. He also works with related issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, body image, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, and divorce and separation.

What therapeutic style and approaches are used

The practice emphasizes collaborative, strengths-based work. Ade draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), EMDR, and mindfulness to match techniques to each person's needs.

What is Adekunle's professional background

He brings 30 years of experience in social work and counseling, having worked in both Europe and the United States. His practice emphasizes resilience and practical interventions to support life transitions.

Where is the therapist licensed and located

The clinician holds the credential LCSW and practices in Florida. The license is listed as FL LCSW SW23777.

Can I work with this therapist if I live outside the US

International clients are accepted and sessions are available in English. Prospective clients living abroad can inquire about scheduling and format options.

What session formats are offered

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How are fees and subscriptions handled

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the chosen plan and scheduling.

What is the process to begin working together

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Scheduling is based on the therapist's current openings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse DepressionCoaching

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 shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic 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

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English