Damilola Adesina

LPC

Hello There! I am Damilola Adesina, Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Ireti Counseling and Wellness. As a first generation Nigerian-American, I was not awarded the privilege of focusing on my mental health during my childhood. As a result, I unfortunately inherited the struggles and trauma of my parents and their parents, which left me, subconsciously, wading in waters that I didn't know could drown me. Navigating my personal traumas and struggles as an adult is what propelled me to create Ireti Counseling and Wellness. In the Yoruba language, which is my tribe and native language, the word "IRETI" means hope. Hope is the belief that our future circumstances can change for the better. Without hope, we remain uncommitted or inconsistent to our goals and to the actions needed in order to see instrumental change in our lives.

Clients that reach out to me are clients that are desiring a safe space to share insight in a non-judgmental and encouraging environment. I believe that the key components of a therapeutic alliance are respect, trust, and care. I serve as a guide and resource for my clients so that they can create a path suitable for their lifestyle. I help clients become aware of their bodies, feelings, thoughts and actions so that healing can persist.

I allow people to show up as they are authentically. I am not offended by their own personal vernacular that may not be accepted in other spaces. I am also has a sense of humor that may present itself at appropriate moments.