Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Abisola Adepegba

Abisola Adepegba

LMHC, LCPC

Therapist · Maryland · 12+ years of experience

Practical support for relationship and anger challenges

Continue with Abisola

Opens BetterHelp in a new tab, where you can review online therapy options.

  • Respectful listening
  • Goal focused
  • Practical skills

About Abisola

Abisola Adepegba helps people who are struggling with relationship pain, parenting strain, grief, anger, anxiety, and major life changes. She is named Abisola Adepegba and brings a calm, respectful presence to sessions. Her style aims to make difficult conversations feel manageable and clear. She emphasizes sensitivity and practical support for everyday problems.

With 12 years of experience, she adapts conversations and plans to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on real problems like stress at work, coping after loss, low self-esteem, or challenges related to identity and intimacy. She also supports people facing trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and burnout.

In the room she listens closely, asks plain questions, and works with clients to set small, doable goals. Therapy can include talking through past hurts, learning new ways to handle anger, or practicing skills for clearer communication. The goal is steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.

Adepegba holds licensure as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She is based in Maryland and draws on over a decade of clinical experience. She encourages people to take the first step and will help plan the next steps together.

To begin, she asks people to describe their concerns and what they hope to change. From there she and each client build a plan that fits daily life and real-world demands.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Hawaii, Maryland, Virginia

Languages

English

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear, practical steps people can use day to day. One common approach involves teaching emotion regulation skills and communication strategies to reduce anger and improve relationships. This method uses short exercises and real-world practice to change how people respond in tense moments.

Another helpful approach centers on coping with loss and major life changes. It combines structured conversations about grief with tools for managing overwhelming feelings, and it supports gradual rebuilding of routines and meaning after a loss.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what has helped in the past and try approaches that match how the person prefers to work, adjusting as progress is made.

For online therapy logistics the original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, avoid travel time, or check in during a short break. Others prefer in-person visits when available. The focus is on finding a way of meeting that supports steady progress and fits everyday life.

At a glance

Listed location
Maryland
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
LMHC, LCPC
Languages
English
License (Hawaii)
LMHC · No. MHC-805
License (Maryland)
LCPC · No. LC16491
License (Virginia)
LPC · No. 0701014603
NPI
1912740200

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Areas of focus include relationship problems, family and parenting issues, grief and loss, stress, anxiety, anger, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns such as communication and attachment issues.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

The approach is practical and person-centered, with a focus on listening, plain talk, and setting achievable goals. Sessions emphasize skill-building for emotion regulation, communication, and coping with life changes.

What is the therapist's background and experience?

The clinician has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including parenting, grief, relationship conflict, and mood conditions.

Which credentials and location are associated with this therapist?

Credentials include LMHC and LCPC, and the therapist is based in Maryland.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to start working with this therapist?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
Abisola AdepegbaContinue with Abisola