Adewale (Wale) Adegbenle, LCSW
Licensed in New York · 20 years in practice
Adewale (Wale) Adegbenle welcomes people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship and family issues.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 082417 · expires March 2029
- NPI
- 1801219290 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
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About Adewale
Adewale (Wale) Adegbenle welcomes people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship and family issues. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings 20 years of practice to conversations about coping and change. Wale speaks plainly and listens first to understand each person's priorities and concerns.
He works with people facing grief, trauma, parenting challenges, and career strain. He also helps those dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and substance use concerns.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings as well as clearer ways to set and reach goals. Wale uses Client-Centered techniques to build trust and motivation-based work to support behavior change. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness strategies to reduce symptoms and improve daily coping.
The approach is collaborative and paced to fit each person's situation. Wale aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where people can talk honestly. He is a husband and father of three and brings that life experience into conversations about parenting and family roles when relevant.
He practices from New York and communicates in English. People who want a straightforward, goal-focused working style may find his sessions helpful. Wale asks questions, offers tools, and checks in about what helps so plans can be adjusted over time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Adewale lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- 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
Approaches Adewale names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches you can try online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, respect, and helping people set goals that fit their values. In sessions the therapist reflects concerns and supports people as they choose next steps, which can help with motivation and relationship strain.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. The therapist and client identify unhelpful patterns and try small experiments or exercises to change reactions to stress, anxiety, depression, and cravings.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices. These skills can reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day coping with pain, worry, and strong emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose or combine methods that match their goals, pace, and preferences. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when depth is needed. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a quieter connection is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework, or shorter coaching-style support. These options support flexibility and steady contact while people work toward change.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He works with issues such as addictions, trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting struggles, career strain, and compassion fatigue.
What is the general therapeutic style?
The approach is relationship-centered and practical, focusing on listening, setting realistic goals, and offering tools people can use between sessions.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 20 years of experience working with people on mental health and substance-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCSW and practices in New York.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
In what session formats can therapy be conducted?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment organized?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
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