Welcome to Better Help! I want to commend you for taking this challenging step to create the change that you want. My name is Wale Adegbenle, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York. I earned my Master of Social Work degree, specializing in Health and Substance Abuse, from Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare in 2003. I am also a Certified Case Manager and trained as a geriatric case manager. I have worked with many individuals and families, who have a variety of personal issues such as depression/anxiety, stress, trauma/abuse, family problems, addictions of all kinds, relationships/parenting, and many more in different settings.
In a nutshell: I'm a Christian husband and father of 3 children, who love to serve and provide mental health services. My education and career have always focused on my passion for working with individuals and their families.
My counseling style is relationship-centered, compassionate, focused, and validating. I pride myself on being a patient mental health provider and a good listener that will meet you where you are and help you to set realistic and actionable goals for treatment. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Strengths-Based counseling techniques.
I am here to support and help you navigate through the things that you’ve indicated are difficult for you right now. My goal is to offer you a safe space to be open without fear of judgment while providing you the guidance, support, and counseling that you are seeking. I take my job seriously and honor the time you choose to share with me.
I look forward to connecting with you soon and navigating through this journey of support together.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sex addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually impaired, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Adewale (Wale) Adegbenle. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
My first encounter with Wale was very good. I'm looking forward to future session.
Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and anger management
I’ve had a great experience working with Wale as my therapist. It can be difficult to find a therapist you truly connect with, but Wale has done an incredible job of making me feel heard and understood. He’s attentive, thoughtful, and always tailors the sessions to meet my specific needs. I actually look forward to our meetings, which is not something I can say about every therapist I’ve had. Wale’s approach makes me feel comfortable and supported, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a therapist who genuinely cares and listens.
Written on Oct 05, 2024 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
I feel many good feelings about my therapist.
Written on Aug 09, 2024 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
This was my first time trying therapy after thinking about it for a while. I’m glad that I was matched with Wale. He was kind, patient, respectful, and made sure to ask the important follow up questions. I would definitely recommend him.
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Attentive thoughtful and caring.
Written on Apr 29, 2023 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Wale was a large part in helping me get away from my addiction. He was very easy to talk to and very supportive. We talked once a week for 4 weeks until my membership ran out. He was able to get me to excercise parts of my brain that were key in helping me stay away from alcohol. I really appreciate you Wale and wish you the best.
-Joel
Written on May 03, 2022 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching