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Folashade Olatunbosun, LCSW

Compassionate guidance for relationships and life changes

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About Folashade

Folashade Olatunbosun is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois who helps people facing relationship strain, family conflict, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She speaks English and Yoruba and draws on 19 years of experience to guide people through stressful transitions and emotional setbacks. Her style is warm and respectful.

She listens carefully and adapts conversations to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and clearer ways to communicate with others.

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How Folashade works

Folashade aims to create a plan that fits each person's situation. She addresses communication problems, control issues, and coping with divorce or separation when those are part of the concern. She also works with people dealing with loneliness, social anxiety, or questions about life purpose.

Her background includes long experience helping people with mood and personality-related concerns, workplace stress, and issues many young adults face. She places importance on rebuilding self-love and finding forgiveness where it matters to the client. Folashade encourages small, manageable goals so progress feels realistic.

She supports people as they try new ways of relating and making choices. Her focus is on practical change and steady emotional recovery.

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What Folashade works with

The areas below are the ones Folashade selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.

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Training and background

Register LCSW
Years in practice 19
Languages English, Yoruba
Session format Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging
Country Illinois

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Online support options

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Folashade uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on real-life change and clearer relationships. One approach emphasizes rebuilding self-esteem through small, practical steps and behavioral experiments that help people test new ways of thinking and acting. This is useful for low self-worth, social anxiety, and getting more confidence in daily life. Another approach focuses on improving communication and managing conflict by practicing clear statements and boundaries in sessions, which helps with relationship strain, workplace issues, and separation concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, strengths, and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time so methods stay relevant to what the client needs at each stage.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Video calls let people read facial expressions and tone, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work, chat and messaging are helpful for quick check-ins or if writing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while fitting daily life.

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Common questions

What kinds of concerns does Folashade help with?
She helps with relationship strain, family conflict, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as communication problems and workplace stress.
What is her approach to therapy?
Her approach is respectful and practical; she listens first and then tailors conversations and plans to each person, focusing on concrete steps and clearer communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
Where does she hold her license and practice?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Yoruba.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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