Abisola Adepegba , LMHC, MD, LCPC

Abisola Adepegba is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She brings 12 years of experience and an approach shaped by respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Abisola commonly supports concerns related to trauma, ADHD, body image, and intimacy-related issues, and she also addresses career stress and caregiver fatigue.

In sessions she listens closely to each person's story before suggesting a path forward. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts conversations to fit what a client needs that day. The aim is practical progress - finding clearer routines, improving communication, and reducing overwhelming feelings.

Her background includes licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MD, and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She practices out of Maryland and brings more than a decade of clinical work to her clients. She frames therapy as a partnership where goals and pace are set together.

Abisola often helps people work through adoption and foster care concerns, attachment struggles, blended family adjustments, and the effects of domestic violence. She also addresses specific personality and relational patterns such as avoidant or dependent tendencies and commitment or control issues.

People who choose her can expect straightforward talk, practical tools, and flexible planning. She emphasizes small, manageable steps that build toward steadier day-to-day functioning and better relationships.

Approaches that guide online sessions and what they help

Abisola uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and clearer relationships. One approach centers on building communication skills and behavioral strategies to reduce conflict and improve daily routines; this helps with parenting challenges, blended family issues, and relationship stress. Another approach emphasizes managing overwhelming feelings through step-by-step coping tools and stress reduction methods, which can ease anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist listens to goals, tries out techniques, and adjusts what she uses based on what the client finds helpful. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay focused on real-life improvements.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper dialogue. Phone sessions are useful when video isn't possible or bandwidth is low. Live chat and messaging make it easy to check in between appointments or use shorter, more frequent exchanges during a busy week.