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Ayinde Reid

Therapist focused on practical growth and resilience

LCSW Florida

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Ayinde

Ayinde Reid is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of professional experience practicing in Florida. He centers his work on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, and relationship concerns, drawing on a range of evidence-informed approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy.

Background and approach

He emphasizes clients' strengths and agency, meeting them where they are and treating them as the experts on their own lives. Reid frames therapy as a collaborative process that begins with small, courageous steps toward greater confidence and wellbeing.

He offers support for issues such as self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, parenting and career transitions, as well as complex presentations like bipolar disorder, ADHD, and co-morbidity. His practice also addresses more specific concerns including abandonment, attachment issues, body image, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and kink-affirming matters.

Clients who have encountered barriers or frustration seeking help are invited to work at a pace that feels manageable while building skills and insight. Reid's style combines empathy with practical tools to help people navigate change, set achievable goals, and strengthen coping capacity.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online care

Ayinde integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and client-centered therapy with other modalities to address symptoms and build skills. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and habit change. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and validation, creating a collaborative environment that helps clients explore values and strengths.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work; he approaches treatment collaboratively and will help clients determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt techniques and pace so interventions feel practical and relevant for daily life.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it possible to maintain momentum between appointments, practice skills in real-world contexts, and schedule sessions around busy lives or geographic distance.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ayinde commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related problems, addictions, grief, parenting, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
His approach is collaborative and strengths-based, using client-centered principles along with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, EFT, Gottman Method, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 15 years of professional experience to his practice, working across many presenting concerns and helping clients build skills and resilience.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida with licence FL LCSW SW12105 and practices from that state.
Can people who live outside the United States work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and offers services to people outside the U.S. where licensing and local rules permit.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit 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.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English