- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Olayinka
Olayinka "Mary" Akeju is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 17 years of clinical experience. She works with people who face family stress, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. Mary also addresses issues like grief, addictions, ADHD, and blended family issues.
In sessions she uses practical, hands-on approaches. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based methods to help people notice patterns and try different responses. She focuses on concrete skills for emotional regulation and clearer communication.
Mary treats each person as the expert on their life. She asks about daily routines, relationships, and what has already helped. Then she and the client set clear, achievable steps to work on between sessions.
Her experience includes helping people cope with major life changes and complicated grief. She also supports those managing mood swings, addiction recovery tasks, and stress tied to caregiving or workplace strain. Blended family issues are listed among her focus areas, so she can address challenges stepparents and partners face when merging households.
Sessions aim to build skills you can use right away. Expect direct conversation, behavioral experiments, and short exercises to practice outside sessions. Mary accepts international clients and conducts therapy in English.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take small committed actions toward them. Online sessions using ACT focus on noticing thoughts and choosing behavior that aligns with what matters, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions this often means tracking patterns between meetings, trying brief experiments, and reviewing results together to reduce worry and improve mood.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current reactions. Online work can involve mapping relationship patterns and practicing new ways of relating to partners or caregivers. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences. Together they decide whether to emphasize ACT, CBT, attachment work, or a mix of methods based on what the client needs. Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people try exercises and homework between meetings to test what feels useful in everyday life.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with family stress, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and related areas such as grief, addictions, ADHD, and blended family issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She uses approaches like ACT, CBT, and attachment-based ideas to teach skills and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.