Counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families in San Diego.
Dr. Ola Adeniranye
- San Diego, CA, Psychologist
Meet Dr. Ola, San Diego Psychologist
Life can be complicated and confusing. Sometimes, you can feel like you’re on a painful, lonely journey.
I’m Dr. Ola, a clinical psychologist in San Diego, CA. My goal is to help you gain:
- Clarity
- Awareness
- Sense of power over your life
- Connection to yourself
- Skills to create meaningful and authentic long-lasting relationships
We will do this while reducing your suffering and changing the patterns that are keeping you stuck.
We’ll work together to build up strengths that are already within you. Then, you’ll learn to use them to resolve pain, achieve goals, and build a meaningful life.
Call or email today to get started on the right path and to schedule a session.
Dr. Ola’s Treatment Approach
I provide face-to-face and online therapy in Mission Valley, Fashion Valley, downtown San Diego, Hillcrest, La Jolla, Linda Vista, El Cajon, North Park, Del Mar, Carlsbad, and Solana Beach, and throughout California.
As a dually licensed Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist, I am highly trained to help individuals (ages 18+), couples, and families identify and work through:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Burnout
- Fear
- Conflict
- Loss
- Life transitions and stressors
- Overwhelming emotions
Treatment involves a customized combination of:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- This approach assumes that our thoughts impact our emotions and decisions.
- The therapist helps you identify how your negative thoughts are hurting you.
- You learn specific exercises to identify your hurtful thoughts and patterns, use new coping skills, and make healthier choices.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- DBT is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy.
- Its main goals are to:
- Teach you to live in the moment.
- Manage difficult and overwhelming emotions.
- Develop healthy ways to cope with stress.
- Improve your relationships.
Narrative Therapy
- This approach is based on the assumption that we each have a unique story based on our life experiences.
- A trained therapist helps you:
- Examine the stories you tell yourself.
- Identify the purpose they’ve served and which ones may be hurting you.
- Create new, healthier stories that build on your inner strengths.
Psychodynamic, Insight-Oriented Therapy
- We will use self-examination and self-reflection to help you learn more about what you want and need from yourself and others.
Supporting the Diversity and Clarity You Want
A supporter of racial and cultural diversity
My diverse experiences and background have helped me work with and help people around the world. As a result of living overseas during my childhood and then serving in the U.S. Marines, I have worked with people from all over the world. I understand the challenges that come with change.
Members of Black, Asian, Hispanic, and minority communities seek me out because they want diversity in treatment, perspectives, and experiences.
An ally of military members, veterans, and families
I am a US Marine veteran. I served during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. That is where my focus on and experience with PTSD began.
Active duty members, veterans, military families (including military brats), and members of the military community seek me out because I’m committed to helping them work through the struggles of this life. I understand this life and the hard choices that come with it.
An advisor and guide for high achievers and entrepreneurs
When you are working toward professional and business success, you’re constantly dealing with stress and anxiety. There are fears about succeeding, failing, being an imposter, feeling alone, and being misunderstood. You worry about your health and how you can balance the different areas of your life.
Successful, driven, high achievers and entrepreneurs seek me out to help them identify the fears and concerns impacting their thinking, decision making, and leadership. They also want a trusted advisor to help with the depression and anxiety entrepreneurs often deal with.
Education, Experience, and Credentials
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, State of California
- Doctorate (Psy.D.) from the California School of Professional Psychology.
- Director of Encomium Psychology, a private practice specializing in working with high achievers; active military members, veterans, and military families; as well as members of Black, Hispanic, Asian, and minority communities.
- Prior experience in various clinical settings including Adult Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), forensic, outpatient and inpatient psychiatric units.
- Completed required years of intensive training in the science-based method of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), State of California
- Credentialed as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) after obtaining additional clinical training in diverse settings.
- Trained in psychological testing, treatment of multiple disorders happening at once, personality disorders, substance abuse, and addiction.
AAMFT Approved Clinical Supervisor
- Designated clinical supervisor approved by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Click here to learn about MFT clinical supervision.
Adjunct Professor, Alliant International University
- Taught courses in the Marriage and Family Therapy program.
Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Alliant International University
BA in Psychology, University of San Diego (USD)
Professional Affiliations
Ready to live a meaningful life?
If you’re ready to conquer the thoughts, feelings, and choices that have been holding you back, let’s start working together now. The life you want is within your reach. The first step in therapy is talking. Let's find a time where we can meet and talk about what's on your mind.
Phone: 619-514-3320
Fax: 619-880-2587
Encomium Psychology
2801 B St #2134, San Diego, CA 92102-2208
Encomium Psychology focuses on building possibilities and potential through in-person and online counseling for individuals, couples, and families in San Diego, CA.
