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Abisola Adepegba

Abisola Adepegba, LMHC, LCPC

Therapist in Maryland

Practical, compassionate care for relationship and trauma concerns

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Hawaii, Maryland, Virginia

Languages

English

  • Relationship support
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Practical coping skills

About Abisola

Abisola Adepegba is a licensed counselor with 12 years of clinical experience who helps people handle relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, anxiety, stress, and trauma and abuse. She meets people where they are and prioritizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Her approach centers on practical conversations aimed at making everyday life more manageable.

She adapts sessions to each person's needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all plan. Conversations focus on current problems, patterns that keep causing pain, and small steps that can lead to change. That might include working on communication, coping skills, or ways to manage strong emotions like anger or shame.

Abisola draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address concerns such as depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing family disruptions, adoption and foster care issues, attachment questions, and body image struggles. These topics are explored in straightforward language so goals stay clear.

Her license credentials include Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She is based in Maryland and brings over a decade of experience to her practice. Sessions are shaped around what the person wants to change and how they prefer to work.

People who choose to work with her can expect a collaborative tone. She helps set practical goals and checks progress as therapy continues. If you want to begin, she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session that fits their timing.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Abisola works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical change. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns and building new skills to handle strong emotions and stress; this helps with anxiety, anger, and coping with life changes. Another approach centers on processing experiences related to trauma and abuse by pacing conversations and developing grounding and emotion-regulation strategies to reduce distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how a person responds to different methods during early sessions and will adjust the plan as needed to find what fits best.

Because the biography does not list specific online formats, confirm which session types are currently offered before booking. Many people find remote work useful for fitting therapy into a busy day, keeping shorter check-ins during breaks, or reducing travel time. Others appreciate being able to meet from a place with quieter surroundings or choosing an option that does not require video. Licensed professionals can tailor the practical details so sessions fit daily life while focusing on the therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She supports people with relationship issues, grief, parenting challenges, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related topics like attachment and body image.

How does she approach therapy?

She uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques tailored to each person. Sessions focus on present problems, patterns that cause pain, and practical steps to reach goals.

What is her background and experience?

She has 12 years of professional experience working with people on relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, and other life stressors.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LMHC and LCPC credentials and practices out of Maryland.

Which languages and international options are offered?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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