Welcome to BetterHelp! I commend you for taking this critical step toward change. My name is Wale Adegbenle, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Therapist in New York, specializing in Health and Substance Abuse. Since earning my Master of Social Work degree, I have supported individuals and families dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relationship challenges.
I'm a Christian husband and father of three, passionate about providing mental health services. My counseling style is compassionate and relationship-centered, focusing on listening and helping you set realistic goals. I use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and others to guide our work together.
I'm here to provide you with a safe, judgment-free space and the support you need. I look forward to connecting with you and navigating this journey together.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sex addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Visually impaired, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
NY LCSW 082417-01
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 BetterHelp might be different.
I have only done one session so far but the support that he has provided in between is stellar.
Written on Jan 22, 2026 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
It’s just beginning for me but I feel really comfortable with talking and finding new ways to deal with everything that I’m dealing with .
Written on Jan 18, 2026 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
Wale and I worked together for a little over a year and in that short time, we were able to work through a lot of anxiety that I had been feeling on a daily basis, identify my triggers, and create strategies to help mitigate and deal with it. I am eternally grateful for his help and expertise. Because of it, I am a better husband, father, and coworker. Thank you, Wale!
Written on Dec 27, 2025 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I have been meeting with Wale for 2 weeks now. I was hesitant about starting therapy as I did not know what to expect. Wale has been supportive and consistent and has made this journey into therapy a positive experience for me. I look forward to our meetings every week. He is fostering within in me a reflection and contemplativeness that is improving my wellbeing.
Written on Nov 09, 2025 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Excellent therapist
Written on Oct 13, 2025 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Wale is terrific.
Written on Sep 01, 2025 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd