- 17 years experience
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Supports adoptive concerns
About Olayinka
Olayinka "Mary" Akeju is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey. She brings 17 years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, and emotional regulation. Mary aims to create a calm, practical space where people can speak plainly about their concerns and work toward clearer next steps.
Mary uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help with patterns of thinking and behavior. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods guide conversations about relationships and emotional connection. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotional regulation or intense stress gets in the way of daily life.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with a wide range of concerns such as parenting issues, grief, addictions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also lists additional focus areas including abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and caregiver stress. This range reflects many years of seeing different kinds of challenges and helping people find practical coping strategies.
Mary works in a collaborative way. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and offers tools, feedback, and support to help them meet goals. Sessions tend to focus on concrete skills, clearer communication, and plans people can try between meetings.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Mary aims to make it straightforward. She helps people identify priorities, set realistic goals, and track progress over time.
Approaches that guide online work and goals
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes where people want to act differently even when uncomfortable feelings stay present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical steps to change thinking and behavior patterns. It can help with depression, worry, sleep problems, and habits that get in the way of daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions. It supports work on connection, communication, and relational patterns that affect intimacy and trust.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mary works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. She may combine techniques so sessions stay practical and focused on what the client wants to change.
The therapist's biography does not specify which session formats are used online, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering flexible scheduling across time zones for international clients. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, teach skills, and review progress in ways that fit a client's routine rather than expecting major life disruptions.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Mary commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and emotional regulation. Her focus also includes parenting, grief, addictions, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She blends practical skills and reflective conversation. Sessions emphasize clear goals, hands-on coping tools, and collaborative planning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary has 17 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of mental health and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.