Adeola Ayinde

I work with adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, unsure of your next step, or simply ready for something in your life to change. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can slow things down, better understand what you're experiencing, and begin moving forward in a way that feels manageable.

With experience across schools, community mental health, and nonprofit settings, I've had the opportunity to work with people from many different backgrounds and life experiences. I bring warmth, curiosity, and respect to our work together while helping you build practical tools, recognize your strengths, and create meaningful changes that fit your life.

My approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to your individual needs. I believe you know yourself better than anyone, so we'll work together to understand what's contributing to the challenges you're facing and identify what you'd like to be different.

I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, solution-focused strategies, and other evidence-based approaches based on what will be most helpful for you. Whether we're addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, or a difficult transition, I'll help you develop healthier ways of coping while building on the strengths you already have. I also value cultural sensitivity and want therapy to be a space where your experiences, background, and values are understood and respected.

Our first session is an opportunity to get to know one another and understand what brought you to therapy. We'll talk about what's been weighing on you, what you've already tried, and what you'd like to get out of our work together. You don't need to have everything figured out before we begin.

You can expect me to be supportive, honest, and encouraging while also helping you take practical steps toward your goals. My hope is that our sessions leave you feeling heard and understood, but also more confident in yourself and better equipped to handle life's challenges outside of therapy.