About me
Welcome to Better Help! I commend you for taking this challenging step to create the desired change. My name is Wale Adegbenle, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 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 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 who 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 what you've indicated is difficult for you right now. I aim to offer you a safe space to be open without fear of judgment while providing you with the guidance, support, and counseling you seek. 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.
Specialties
- Addictions
- Trauma, Abuse
- Self esteem, Motivation
- 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 , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Years of Experience: 20
Services offered
Messaging
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Licensing
NY LCSW 082417-01
Reviews
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 Teen Counseling might be different.
Excellent therapist. Very comfortable working and speaking with him.
Wale is very respectful, a great listener and communicator. He’s definitely inspiring and a joy to talk to.
Amazing
Wale is very knowledgeable and we appreciate his expert advice.
Very kind, attentive and helpful
Truly amazing. He listens to you closely and provides good feedback and methods to try to help with your situation. The worksheets are truly helpful and are insightful as well.
My first encounter with Wale was very good. I'm looking forward to future session.
He is a really patient person who notices issues and is quick to try to solve it. He allows freedom for growth and reflection by ourselves. Highly recommend
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.
I feel many good feelings about my therapist.
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.
Wale has provided myself and, as or more importantly, my husband— a way of opening up communication in our marriage, through his key questions during therapy and easygoing, unrushed manner. The “homework” he’s given us has offered much perspective for us both. What I also learned is that there’s still much work to do in this endeavor, so I’m grateful for Wale for being our therapist.
Attentive thoughtful and caring.
Therapist is excellent.
Wale, has helped Levi, and is a great resource in assisting the family. We have seen rapid improvements in Levi’s attitude and coping mechanisms he is currently using to navigate his feelings. I and the family are extremely grateful for Wale’s help and value his support very much.
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
Wale has truly been a blessing during a difficult time. His authentic approach made my husband and I feel very comfortable immediately which was very important as we shared and explored extremely private aspects of our life with him. He has made it a priority to do weekly check-ins between sessions and has also been very accommodating with our schedules. Through our interacts it is quite evident that he truly values the work that he does!!
Wale is just brilliant. He can see to the heart of any issue and guide you towards clarity. He can help strategize to deal with anything. Would absolutely recommend him.
Doc Wale has been very helpful because he’s been able to identify and process my personal issues and actually make concrete exercises that provide me with the tools I need on a daily basis to cope with my struggles such as anxiety and negative self talk.
He is very helpful and knowledgeable on what my concerns and needs are. He is always polite and on time with my sessions and has been a huge help with me finding the source of my issues.
Great listener, and makes me think versus spoon fed a answer, very objective and doesn't immediately stereotype my issues or thoughts or questions. Very patient.