Adewale (Wale) Adegbenle, LCSW
About me
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
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
License information
NY LCSW 082417-01
Reviews
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 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