About

Olayinka “Mary” Akeju is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey (NJ LPC 37PC00613100) with 17 years of clinical experience. She focuses on supporting individuals and families through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma recovery, and emotional regulation, offering care rooted in trauma-informed practice, cultural humility, and collaborative partnership.

Mary works with people facing life transitions, healing from betrayal, or seeking greater clarity in their relationships, providing a calm space to examine what matters most. She treats clients as the experts of their own stories and accompanies them - supplying practical tools, thoughtful insight, and steady support as they rebuild strengths and pursue meaningful change.

Her approach emphasizes empowerment rather than fixing, helping clients move toward increased clarity, confidence, and emotional safety. Mary recognizes that taking the first step toward healing is an act of courage and values the opportunity to be part of that process.

Location:
New Jersey, United States
Years Experience:
17
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Anger, Depression, Family, Parenting, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Adoption, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Asperger syndrome, Attachment issues, Autism, Avoidant personality, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Coaching, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Disaster relief therapy, Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Grief, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, LGBT, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Prejudice and discrimination, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sexual trauma, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Stress, Anxiety, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Systemic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: NJ LPC 37PC00613100
  • NPI Number: 1336568138
  • License: LPC (New Jersey) #37PC00613100 exp 2026-11-30

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One key benefit is the flexibility it offers - clients can connect in the way that suits them best, whether through video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options makes it easier to incorporate therapy into busy schedules and varied lifestyles.

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How much experience does Olayinka "Mary" Akeju have?

Olayinka “Mary” Akeju has 17 years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Olayinka "Mary" Akeju a licensed therapist?

Yes. Olayinka “Mary” Akeju is a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey - NJ LPC 37PC00613100.

In which languages does Olayinka "Mary" Akeju provide therapy?

Olayinka “Mary” Akeju provides therapy in English.

Where is Olayinka "Mary" Akeju located?

Olayinka “Mary” Akeju is located in New Jersey.

How can I work with Olayinka "Mary" Akeju as my therapist?

You can work with Olayinka “Mary” Akeju by Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

Does Olayinka "Mary" Akeju work with international clients?

Yes. Olayinka “Mary” Akeju does work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Olayinka "Mary" Akeju cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.