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.
Professional experience
20 yrs in practice
Coping with addictions Trauma and abuse Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Stress and anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment 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, Impulsivity, 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), Self-love, 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
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Reviews
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Wale is the best therapist I’ve ever worked with. I always feel refreshed after each session and I get the sense that he truly cares about my well being. Could not ask for a better therapist / friend.
Written on Jul 23, 2026 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
He is a very good listener and fun to get along with
Written on Jul 21, 2026 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Wale is Amazing and godsend. He is amazing listener and hears everything. I appreciate being held accountable and asked the challenging questions that make me self reflect. Finding the right therapist was an overwhelming progress and I feel like it was well worth it to find Wale.
Written on Jun 01, 2026 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 4 months 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
Good and attentive therapist who checks in whenever he can within the week leading to your next session
Written on Mar 17, 2026 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
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
Wale is very respectful, a great listener and communicator. He’s definitely inspiring and a joy to talk to.
Written on Apr 28, 2025 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 7 months
Very kind, attentive and helpful
Written on Feb 24, 2025 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Truly amazing. He listens to you closely and provides good feedback and methods to try to help with your situation. The worksheets are truly helpful and are insightful as well.
Written on Dec 31, 2024 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
My first encounter with Wale was very good. I'm looking forward to future session.
Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and anger management
I’ve had a great experience working with Wale as my therapist. It can be difficult to find a therapist you truly connect with, but Wale has done an incredible job of making me feel heard and understood. He’s attentive, thoughtful, and always tailors the sessions to meet my specific needs. I actually look forward to our meetings, which is not something I can say about every therapist I’ve had. Wale’s approach makes me feel comfortable and supported, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a therapist who genuinely cares and listens.
Written on Oct 05, 2024 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
I feel many good feelings about my therapist.
Written on Aug 09, 2024 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 2 years and 7 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
This was my first time trying therapy after thinking about it for a while. I’m glad that I was matched with Wale. He was kind, patient, respectful, and made sure to ask the important follow up questions. I would definitely recommend him.
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Attentive thoughtful and caring.
Written on Apr 29, 2023 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Wale was a large part in helping me get away from my addiction. He was very easy to talk to and very supportive. We talked once a week for 4 weeks until my membership ran out. He was able to get me to excercise parts of my brain that were key in helping me stay away from alcohol. I really appreciate you Wale and wish you the best.
-Joel
Written on May 03, 2022 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Wale is just brilliant. He can see to the heart of any issue and guide you towards clarity. He can help strategize to deal with anything. Would absolutely recommend him.
Written on Nov 21, 2021 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, adhd, and intimacy-related issues
Doc Wale has been very helpful because he’s been able to identify and process my personal issues and actually make concrete exercises that provide me with the tools I need on a daily basis to cope with my struggles such as anxiety and negative self talk.
Written on Sep 27, 2021 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
He is very helpful and knowledgeable on what my concerns and needs are. He is always polite and on time with my sessions and has been a huge help with me finding the source of my issues.
Written on Aug 23, 2021 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 4 weeks on issues concerning anger management
Great listener, and makes me think versus spoon fed a answer, very objective and doesn't immediately stereotype my issues or thoughts or questions. Very patient.
Written on Aug 13, 2021 after therapy with Adewale (Wale) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
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