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Adewale (Wale) Adegbenle, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasAddictions, Trauma and abuse, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Adewale

Adewale (Wale) Adegbenle offers therapy geared toward people ready to address challenges such as addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and stress. Wale frames his work around building a strong therapeutic relationship and helping clients set realistic, achievable goals.

Background and approach

He brings two decades of clinical experience to sessions and aims to support clients as they navigate life transitions, parenting concerns, career issues, and chronic health or caregiving stress. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York, Wale integrates evidence-informed methods including Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques.

His style emphasizes compassion, attentive listening, and collaborative planning so clients can develop practical coping strategies and greater self-understanding. He welcomes international clients and communicates in English, offering a variety of online session formats to fit different needs and schedules.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Internal Family Systems (IFS) explores and dialogues with inner parts that influence emotions and behavior; this approach can help people understand internal conflicts and heal patterns rooted in trauma or painful life experiences. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client’s perspective, giving priority to empathy, acceptance, and collaboration so clients can explore values and clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction-related patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Wale works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then adapts techniques from these methods to create a tailored plan. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in decisions about their care while trying methods to see what fits best.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend consistently around work, caregiving, or medical constraints and allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support and practical interventions from varied locations.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Wale address in therapy?
He works with a range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and relationship or family problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Wale’s approach is compassionate and relationship-centered, blending listening with goal-setting and practical techniques drawn from CBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He brings 20 years of professional experience supporting individuals and families with mental health and substance use concerns.
Which credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) registered in New York under NY LCSW 082417 and practices from New York.
Can nonlocal clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

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

Licensed

New York

Languages

English