- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness practice
About Adewale
Adewale (Wale) Adegbenle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 20 years of experience. He works with people who face depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, anger, relationship strain, and parenting concerns. Wale writes plainly and focuses on listening and practical goal-setting.
Wale uses a relationship-focused approach to help people make concrete changes. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thought patterns that fuel anger and anxiety. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about changing substance use or other habits. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help lower reactivity in stressful moments.
His background includes a Master of Social Work and long experience supporting people with health and substance use struggles. He describes his work as centered on listening first, then setting realistic goals together. Sessions aim to identify small, doable steps rather than sweeping promises.
Wale is a Christian husband and father of three, and his personal perspective informs how he approaches values and family roles in sessions. He helps people talk through career stress, grief, caregiving burdens, and communication problems that feed into anger and resentment.
People can expect direct conversation about behaviors and feelings. Wale uses client-centered ways of checking what matters most, and then applies practical tools from CBT and solution-focused methods. He also brings strategies for managing substance use, chronic health stress, and the pressure faced by first responders.
If someone wants to discuss how anger shows up at home or work, Wale assists with step-by-step plans. He encourages short, measurable actions and regular check-ins to track progress.
How Wale uses practical approaches in online sessions
Wale commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in his work. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers hands-on exercises to interrupt patterns that fuel anger and depression. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping someone move from uncertainty to action by clarifying values and small next steps.He also integrates mindfulness techniques to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of bodily signals that precede angry outbursts. These practices can be brief and easy to use between sessions when stress rises.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Wale will collaborate with each person to decide which tools fit their goals and preferences. That means testing methods, adjusting plans, and agreeing on concrete steps that can be measured over time.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking, since session options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins around a workday, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, or video sessions when visual cues help the conversation. These practical arrangements help people keep therapy consistent without promising a specific format.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with anger related to relationships, workplace frustration, resentment, and reactions tied to trauma or substance use.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a relationship-centered, practical approach that emphasizes listening, goal-setting, and step-by-step change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.