I have worked in the mental health field with many populations with wide ranging issues that often intersect. I have been a licensed provider of mental health care for many years and I have worked directly with people who live with major mental illness (I.e. Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder etc.) and addictions. I have also worked with families to help maintain structure in order to enhance systemic functioning.
I am attuned to the complexities of life and I approach each person with individualized care that is self-directed with the assistance of an experienced and compassionate guide. I work from an existential humanist base which emphasizes personal choice and empowerment. I am sensitive to how trauma can complicate transitions, wellness and overall functioning.
I look forward to the opportunity to meet you whenever you are ready.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
NJ LPC 37PC00732100
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Mr. Oluokun has made me recognize the importance of my responsibilities to self and why I feel the way I do. He identified where my concerns are and made me feel comfortable enough to be honest in my mental state and feelings. At first I procrastinated when I initially registered with betterhelp, but when I couldn't get an appointment with anybody for at least two to three months, I gave this service a try until my appointment with a psychiatrist happens. The best thing I even did. I reach out to my church Therapist and marriage councilor. It is so important to reach out in these trying times. Mr. Oluokun has been an instrumental part of me seeking help and being comfortable in wanting that help.
Written on Sep 25, 2023 after therapy with Silvester for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
He helps me put pieces together by reflecting on my life at pace that is effective but manageable. I’m constructing a healthier version of myself!
Written on Aug 20, 2022 after therapy with Silvester for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Very prompt. Great listener and provides great tools to take away from every session.
Written on Aug 01, 2022 after therapy with Silvester for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem