- Sleep and rest focus
- Skills for daily life
- Collaborative approach
About Olayinka
Olayinka "Mary" Akeju is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey who centers therapy on practical strategies and steady support. She helps people manage worry, mood concerns, relationship strain, and problems with sleep and rest. Her tone is collaborative and direct, aimed at people who want clear steps and steady progress.
Mary draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based work to shape sessions. She focuses on skills that can be used between appointments, like managing overwhelming thoughts, building better communication, and improving daily routines that affect sleep and energy.
Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns including trauma and abuse, parenting and family stress, grief, addictions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing eating and body image struggles, intimacy-related issues, bipolar mood concerns, and career or life transitions. Sessions aim to identify priorities and set achievable goals.
With 17 years of clinical experience, Mary emphasizes partnership. She listens first, then suggests strategies that align with each person’s values and pace. People are invited to bring real-life problems and leave with concrete steps to try.
Getting started usually involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first meeting. Mary works with people who want practical support and steady guidance as they work toward better sleep, healthier relationships, and clearer daily routines.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It often helps with anxiety, stress, and sleep routines by focusing on small, manageable steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for worry, low mood, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship experiences shape current patterns and helps people build more secure ways of relating to others and to themselves.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions are adjusted over time based on what is helping and what feels doable in everyday life.
Practical online benefits include fitting appointments into a busy week and reducing travel time so therapy can be easier to attend. Because session formats are not specified here, confirm which online or in-person options are available before booking. Many people use online work to focus on sleep routines, practice new skills between meetings, and check progress without needing long trips to appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
Mary works with a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, parenting stress, addiction concerns, sleep and rest problems, grief, and self-esteem.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, using approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to build skills and clarify values.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working with individuals on emotional regulation, life transitions, and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location information apply?
Mary holds the LPC credential as a New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor and practices out of New Jersey.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.