- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- English Hausa Yoruba
About Olufemi
Olufemi Olugbemiro is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with four years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Sessions are offered in English, Hausa, and Yoruba. Olufemi focuses on helping individuals who feel stuck or overwhelmed by day-to-day pressures.
He uses straightforward conversation and practical skills in sessions. He listens to what matters most and helps people set small, manageable goals. Sessions include talking through difficult feelings, trying new coping strategies, and checking progress between meetings.
Olufemi also addresses related concerns such as relationship conflict, communication problems, codependency, addiction, immigration challenges, and issues around fatherhood. He works with people dealing with guilt, shame, emptiness, isolation, and midlife questions. He aims to help clients sort priorities and take steps that fit their lives.
He describes his work as collaborative. That means creating a plan together and adjusting it as needed. Over multiple sessions, he tracks what helps and shifts focus when something is not working.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Olufemi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people notice unhelpful patterns of thinking and try new ways of responding to social situations and worry; it is useful for anxiety and self-doubt. Another approach centers on developing concrete coping skills - breathing, grounding, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations - to reduce avoidance and build confidence in daily life.Deciding which techniques to use is a collaborative process. He works with each person to set goals, test approaches, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That means sessions can shift between skills practice, problem solving, and talking through difficult memories depending on the client's needs.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, have shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to practice real-world situations, plan next steps between meetings, and keep steady progress while fitting therapy into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English, Hausa, Yoruba
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related relationship and identity concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He takes a collaborative, practical approach that focuses on talking through concerns and trying small, usable coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical experience working with individuals on a range of life challenges.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an Ohio LISW, practicing from Ohio.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English, Hausa, and Yoruba.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.