- Strengths-based approach
- Trauma informed care
- Relationship support
About Ayinde
Ayinde Reid is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience providing mental health support in Florida. He focuses on practical, real-world help for people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, motivation, and low self-esteem. He frames clients as the experts in their own lives and aims to build on existing strengths. Seeking help is hard, and he offers steady support through that first step toward change.
Over his career he has worked with a wide range of concerns, including depression, addictions, grief, parenting stress, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses more specific struggles like ADHD, intimacy-related issues, bipolar concerns, and anger. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, chronic illness and caregiving stress, and relationship patterns that cause repeated conflict.
In sessions he favors approaches that center the person and their experience. He uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address patterns in close relationships. He also draws on EMDR for trauma work and the Gottman Method for relationship-focused conversations.
His style is practical and collaborative. He helps people set manageable goals and tries to break problems into small steps. He encourages movement at a pace that feels doable for each person.
Ayinde works in English and accepts international clients. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and can begin by using the Start Therapy button to complete a brief matching questionnaire.
Over his career he has worked with a wide range of concerns, including depression, addictions, grief, parenting stress, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses more specific struggles like ADHD, intimacy-related issues, bipolar concerns, and anger. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, body image, chronic illness and caregiving stress, and relationship patterns that cause repeated conflict.
In sessions he favors approaches that center the person and their experience. He uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address patterns in close relationships. He also draws on EMDR for trauma work and the Gottman Method for relationship-focused conversations.
His style is practical and collaborative. He helps people set manageable goals and tries to break problems into small steps. He encourages movement at a pace that feels doable for each person.
Ayinde works in English and accepts international clients. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and can begin by using the Start Therapy button to complete a brief matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
How these approaches fit into online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says so they feel understood; it helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental space to sort out feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy zeroes in on interaction patterns in close relationships and helps people notice and shift those patterns to improve connection and trust.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and recommend which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and offer more flexible scheduling around work or caregiving. They also allow brief check-ins when a full visit feels too much, or video-based conversations when visual cues help the work. Licensed professionals will discuss which format suits your goals and daily routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting stress, career changes, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based approach that centers the client's experience and focuses on practical steps toward change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with a broad range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LCSW, which indicates a licensed clinical social worker, and is licensed in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.