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Dr. Adesewa Adelekun

Psychiatrist(She, her, hers)
6 years of experience
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Medication management, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Dr. Adelekun has treated thousands of patients throughout California and has developed expertise in treatments for trauma, PTSD, depression, psychosis, and anxiety. She completed her residency training at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute. She continued as faculty at UCLA before transitioning to private practice in Pasadena, CA.

My approach to therapy

She brings a compassionate relational stance to her work as a physician and psychotherapist. She is deeply committed to your healing with and without medications.

What you can expect from me

Expect to take away a clearer understanding of yourself, your strengths and your mental health challenges. This may be through psychoeducation or through the development of insight into your own internal processes and how they came about.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Warm, Challenging

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MD (Medical Degree) at Duke University School of Medicine, Other at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health
  • License type
    MD (Medical Doctor) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, AEDP, Relational, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Brief Dynamic, Behavior Modification
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    210 South Orange Grove Boulevard
    Pasadena, CA 91105