Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade, LCSW

Adekunle "Ade" Ojelade is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with more than 30 years of professional experience in social work and counseling across Europe and the United States. He centers his practice on hope and resilience, helping individuals, families, and groups navigate difficult life transitions and the challenges that can lead to mental health concerns or substance use issues.

Ade approaches care collaboratively, partnering with clients to design interventions that support recovery, strengthen coping skills, and restore a sense of agency. He brings focused attention to stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coaching for life change, while also addressing related concerns such as attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and control issues, dissociation, and relationship separation.

Clients working with Ade can expect a strengths-based orientation that emphasizes practical strategies and personal meaning. Drawing on decades of clinical work, he tailors plans to each person’s goals and circumstances, guiding them toward sustainable improvements in functioning and well-being. Ade is available to work with clients in Florida and accepts international clients who seek support for complex emotional and behavioral concerns.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Growth and Regulation

Ade integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into his online practice to address a wide range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and helping clients discover their own solutions; it is useful for strengthening self-awareness and motivation. CBT provides practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT teaches skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering particular benefit for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ade works collaboratively with each person, considering their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns to tailor techniques and treatment plans that fit the individual. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals in formats that include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to maintain consistent care during life transitions, and allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that match their comfort and daily routines.