Olayinka "Mary" Akeju, LPC
Trauma-informed LPC guiding individuals and families
- Trauma-informed care
- Family and relationship focus
- 17 years experience
About Olayinka "Mary" Akeju
Olayinka "Mary" Akeju is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey with 17 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping individuals and families manage stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and emotional regulation while guiding clients through life transitions and moments of betrayal or confusion.
Her practice is grounded in trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and a collaborative partnership with each person she sees. She approaches therapy from a stance that honors the client as the expert of their own story, and her role is to walk alongside them - offering practical tools, clinical insight, and steady support as they reconnect with strengths and pursue meaningful change.
Therapy with Olayinka "Mary" Akeju centers on empowerment rather than fixing. She helps clients build clarity, confidence, and emotional safety so they can move forward with intention. Taking the first step toward change can feel difficult, and she values the trust involved in beginning that process.
Her practice is grounded in trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and a collaborative partnership with each person she sees. She approaches therapy from a stance that honors the client as the expert of their own story, and her role is to walk alongside them - offering practical tools, clinical insight, and steady support as they reconnect with strengths and pursue meaningful change.
Therapy with Olayinka "Mary" Akeju centers on empowerment rather than fixing. She helps clients build clarity, confidence, and emotional safety so they can move forward with intention. Taking the first step toward change can feel difficult, and she values the trust involved in beginning that process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Olayinka "Mary" Akeju have?
Olayinka "Mary" Akeju has 17 years of experience.
Is Olayinka "Mary" Akeju a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LPC. License details: NJ LPC 37PC00613100.
In which languages does Olayinka "Mary" Akeju provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Olayinka "Mary" Akeju located?
She is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Olayinka "Mary" Akeju as my therapist?
You can work with Olayinka "Mary" Akeju through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Olayinka "Mary" Akeju work with international clients?
Yes, Olayinka "Mary" Akeju works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Olayinka "Mary" Akeju cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care
Olayinka "Mary" Akeju draws on evidence-based approaches to support clients in an online setting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and commit to actions that move them toward a more meaningful life - useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relationship patterns formed early in life and how those patterns affect current connections; it can be helpful for couples, families, and individuals coping with trust, intimacy, or abandonment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt techniques over time to best support progress and wellbeing.
Online therapy with Olayinka "Mary" Akeju can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from varied locations while maintaining continuity of care and allowing clients to choose the format that fits their life.
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