- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
About Olayinka
Olayinka "Mary" Akeju is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 17 years of clinical experience in New Jersey. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and related emotional regulation concerns. Her work includes support around parenting, grief, addiction, mood concerns, ADHD, and other life changes.
Mary uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She listens to what matters and helps people learn skills they can use between appointments. Sessions often include thinking skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and emotion skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside person-centered conversation.
She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters most and take small, useful steps toward those values. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at relationship patterns and how early connections affect current relationships. These approaches are woven into clear exercises, homework, and in-session practice.
Mary has worked across many clinical areas for nearly two decades. That breadth means she is familiar with complex or overlapping concerns such as trauma with mood changes, parenting strain, or coping after loss. She aims for practical change rather than technical language.
To get started she asks people to describe their immediate concerns and goals. That helps shape which methods are used and what the first sessions focus on. International clients may be accepted and sessions are conducted in English.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what they value and take small steps toward those values despite uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and decisions about life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, behaviors, and feelings to identify patterns that keep problems going. In online sessions this often means practicing new ways of thinking and short exercises between appointments.
Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns affect current relationships and trust. Online work can focus on communication patterns and repairing connection with important people. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help identify which methods fit the client's goals, needs, and preferences and will adjust the plan over time. This is a collaborative process that often starts with clear, short-term goals and practical steps.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example allowing a shorter check-in during a break, avoiding travel time, or choosing sessions that do not require video. Discuss scheduling needs and any format questions when arranging the first appointment to find what works best.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, mood disorders, grief, addiction, ADHD, and related areas.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions mix practical skill-building with person-centered conversation, drawing on CBT, DBT, ACT, and attachment ideas to address emotional regulation and relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Mary has 17 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in New Jersey.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She accepts international clients; confirm any licensing or scheduling limits when you book.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.