Olayinka "Mary" Akeju , LPC

Olayinka "Mary" Akeju is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 17 years of clinical experience who works with individuals and families to address stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and emotional regulation. Based in New Jersey, she combines trauma-informed perspectives with cultural humility to tailor care that respects each person’s background and lived experience.

Her practice emphasizes collaborative partnership - she treats clients as the experts of their own stories and offers practical tools, clear insight, and steady support as they reconnect with their strengths. Whether someone is navigating a life transition, healing from betrayal, or seeking clarity in their relationships, she guides the process toward meaningful change rather than trying to “fix” a person.

Clients can expect an approach that balances evidence-based techniques with empathy and respect for personal values. Akeju frames therapy as a journey of greater clarity, confidence, and emotional safety, and she views taking the first step toward that journey as an act of courage worthy of support.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Olayinka "Mary" Akeju draws from approaches that help people build psychological flexibility, repair attachment ruptures, and change unhelpful thought patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them and then commit to actions that reflect personal values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating shaped by early bonds and helps people improve connection, trust, and emotional regulation in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides practical strategies to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop new coping skills, often applied to depression, anxiety, and behavioral concerns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Akeju collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting direction as progress unfolds so that therapy remains responsive and personalized.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call or phone, and for many situations live chat or text-based messaging allows ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, accommodate different communication styles, and access licensed professionals from a distance while maintaining continuity of care.