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Anu Olayinka

Therapist
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

You may be feeling emotionally overwhelmed, mentally exhausted, or stretched thin trying to manage everything on your own. Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or ongoing life stress can quietly impact every part of your life, leaving you feeling disconnected from yourself, emotionally drained, or unsure how to move forward. At times, it may feel like you’re constantly trying to hold everything together while carrying the emotional weight of everyone around you. You don’t have to navigate that alone. Therapy can be a space where you feel genuinely supported, understood, and empowered to begin healing and creating healthier ways of coping.

My approach to therapy

I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, stress management, relationship concerns, family conflict, emotional regulation difficulties, and major life transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping clients better understand how their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and lived experiences shape their daily lives and relationships. I use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, Motivational Interviewing, and strengths-based approaches to help clients strengthen coping skills, improve emotional awareness, and create healthier patterns moving forward.

What you can expect from me

Therapy with me is warm, supportive, and focused on creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can openly process what’s been weighing on you. I believe healing happens when clients feel emotionally safe while also being empowered to grow and challenge patterns that no longer serve them. Together, we’ll work toward helping you build resilience, improve emotional balance, strengthen relationships, and feel more grounded and confident in your daily life. My goal is for you to leave sessions feeling more supported, self-aware, and equipped to move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and stability.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Lamar University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Stress management, Anger management, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Relational
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English