Individual therapy provides a confidential, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with the guidance of a professional therapist. Whether you're facing a specific challenge, struggling with mental health concerns, or simply seeking personal growth, individual therapy offers the opportunity to gain insight, develop coping skills, and create meaningful change.
At Hisparadise Therapy, we take a client-centered approach, recognizing that you are the expert on your own experience. Our therapists serve as compassionate guides, providing expertise and support as you navigate your unique path toward healing and growth.
Through the therapeutic relationship, you'll have the opportunity to explore patterns that may be holding you back, develop new perspectives, build on your strengths, and learn practical skills to face life's challenges with greater resilience and self-awareness.
At Hisparadise Therapy, we believe in tailoring our approach to meet your specific needs and goals. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method, our therapists draw from various evidence-based approaches, integrating techniques and strategies that will be most effective for your unique situation.
We view therapy as a collaborative process, where you and your therapist work together to create a treatment plan that addresses your concerns and supports your goals. Throughout the process, we regularly check in on progress and adjust our approach as needed.
Our therapists are trained in multiple therapeutic modalities, allowing them to flexibly adapt their approach based on what works best for you. Some of the primary therapeutic approaches we utilize include:
Helps identify and change negative thought patterns that influence emotions and behaviors, developing healthier thinking habits and coping strategies.
Explores how past experiences and unconscious processes influence current behavior and relationships, creating insight and deeper self-understanding.
Focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can explore your experiences and develop your inherent capacity for growth.
Integrates awareness and acceptance practices to help you develop present-moment awareness and a more compassionate relationship with your experiences.
We begin with a thorough assessment of your concerns, history, strengths, and goals to create a foundation for effective therapy.
Together, we develop a personalized treatment plan that outlines goals, approaches, and expected timeframe for your therapy.
Through regular sessions, we explore issues, develop insights, learn new skills, and implement changes in your daily life.
We regularly assess your progress, celebrate successes, address challenges, and adjust the approach as needed.
As you achieve your goals, we focus on solidifying gains and planning for maintaining progress after therapy concludes.
Gain insight into your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and the patterns that shape your life, developing a clearer sense of who you are and what you need.
Learn practical strategies to manage difficult emotions, navigate challenges, and respond to stress in healthier, more adaptive ways.
Develop better communication skills, set healthy boundaries, and understand relationship patterns to create more fulfilling connections with others.
Process difficult experiences and emotions in a safe environment, reducing the impact of past trauma on your present life.
Develop new perspectives and approaches to life's challenges, improving your ability to make decisions and solve problems effectively.
Move beyond simply managing symptoms to creating a more meaningful, authentic life aligned with your values and aspirations.
Anxiety and depression are among the most common mental health concerns, affecting millions of people worldwide. These conditions can significantly impact daily functioning, relationships, and overall quality of life.
Our approach to anxiety and depression includes:
Whether you're experiencing panic attacks, persistent worry, low mood, lack of motivation, or other symptoms of anxiety and depression, our therapists provide compassionate support and effective interventions to help you find relief and improve your wellbeing.
Traumatic experiences can have profound effects on mental health, relationships, and daily functioning. Whether you've experienced a single traumatic event or ongoing trauma, therapy can help you process these experiences and reduce their impact on your life.
Our trauma-informed approach includes:
Recovery from trauma is possible. Our therapists are trained in trauma-specific interventions and provide compassionate support throughout your healing journey.
Major life changes—whether positive or negative—can be challenging to navigate. These transitions often involve loss, uncertainty, and the need to adapt to new circumstances, which can create significant stress and emotional upheaval.
We help clients navigate a wide range of life transitions, including:
Our approach focuses on helping you process the emotional aspects of transitions, develop coping strategies for managing change, identify and build on your strengths, and create meaning in your new circumstances. We provide support as you adjust to changes and help you use transitions as opportunities for growth and renewed purpose.
Low self-esteem, identity confusion, and difficulty with self-acceptance can profoundly impact mental health and quality of life. These issues often develop from early experiences, societal pressures, or life challenges that affect how you view yourself and your place in the world.
Our approach to self-esteem and identity issues includes:
Through therapy, you can develop a stronger, more authentic sense of self, greater self-acceptance, and the confidence to live according to your values and goals rather than others' expectations or your inner critic.
David Oluwaseun, Ph.D. specializes in individual therapy with a focus on anxiety, depression, and personal growth. With over 12 years of clinical experience, David brings warmth, expertise, and a client-centered approach to every therapeutic relationship.
50-minute individual therapy session
5 sessions (10% discount)
10 sessions (20% discount)
* All packages can be paid in installments. Sliding scale fees may be available based on financial need.
Individual therapy can be beneficial for a wide range of concerns and goals. You might consider therapy if:
If you're unsure whether therapy is right for you, we offer a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your situation and how therapy might help. Many people find that even a few sessions provide valuable insights and tools, so you don't need to commit to long-term therapy to benefit from the process.
Most clients start with weekly sessions, which provides consistency and momentum in the therapeutic process. As you progress, we might transition to biweekly or monthly sessions based on your needs and goals.
The duration of therapy varies widely depending on your specific situation:
We'll discuss timeframe expectations during your assessment and regularly review your progress and goals throughout therapy. You always have the freedom to determine how long you wish to continue, and we'll support you in making that decision based on your therapeutic needs.
The first session, often called an intake or assessment session, is primarily focused on getting to know you and understanding your concerns. During this session:
This first meeting is also a chance for you to determine if you feel comfortable with the therapist and their approach. Building a good therapeutic relationship is essential for successful therapy, so it's important that you feel a sense of connection and trust with your therapist.
Confidentiality is a fundamental aspect of therapy. What you share in sessions is kept private, with a few specific exceptions required by ethical guidelines and law:
Your therapist will discuss these limitations to confidentiality in detail during your first session. We also maintain secure electronic records and follow strict privacy protocols to protect your information.
If you have specific concerns about confidentiality—such as if you're a public figure or are concerned about running into someone you know in our waiting room—please discuss these with your therapist so we can address them appropriately.
Progress in therapy can sometimes be subtle, but there are several signs that therapy is working:
It's important to note that therapy isn't always comfortable—growth often involves facing difficult emotions or truths. Sometimes, feeling worse temporarily can actually be a sign that you're doing important work. Your therapist will check in regularly about your progress and may use assessments or rating scales to track changes over time. We encourage open communication about how therapy is going for you, and we'll adjust our approach if needed to better support your goals.
Taking the first step toward therapy is an act of courage and self-care. Our compassionate therapists are here to support you through life's challenges and help you create lasting positive change.