Adeola Adefowoju Gbenro, LMFT, LPC — Therapist in South Carolina

Hi there, I'm Adeola!

I specialize in counseling for relationship issues, marital and premarital concerns, and chronic illness. I create a supportive space where you can explore challenges and work toward meaningful change.

My focus

I work with clients facing anxiety, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, borderline personality, chronic pain, coping skills, depression, IVF, parenting challenges, sickle cell or bone marrow transplant, self-esteem concerns, stress, substance use, and women's issues.

My approach

I utilize Christian Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Family and Marital Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Strength-Based Therapy to help you build coping skills and achieve lasting growth.

My communication style

I cultivate a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you feel safe to openly share your thoughts and feelings. Through active listening, empathy, and genuine understanding, our work together feels like a safe space with a compassionate guide by your side.

My journey to mental healthcare

A deep desire to help others navigate challenges and improve their lives motivates me. Witnessing positive transformations and creating a safe space for people to work through difficult emotions and achieve personal growth is what drives me to continue in this field.

My goals for you

I help you identify your long-term vision, short-term targets, and milestones. I use the SMART goal-setting method to create goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-based.

Our first session

During the first session, we'll have a focused conversation to get to know you and understand your concerns. We'll discuss your background, current challenges, previous therapy experiences, and potential goals while building rapport in a welcoming, safe environment.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Behavioral Activation

Motivational Interviewing

+ 6 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

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Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Centivo
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Yoruba

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University.

Sessions

Video session

60 minutes

Adeola Adefowoju Gbenro