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Online therapist

Dare Owoloja

Calm guidance for family and life challenges

Credentials
LPC
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Dare

Dare Owoloja is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, and relationship or family tensions. He writes clear, direct plans with clients to address low self-esteem, motivation, and mood difficulties. Sessions are meant to feel open and nonjudgmental so people can share what matters to them and try new ways of coping.

He brings 20 years of experience practicing in Pennsylvania as a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC.

Background and approach

That background includes work with people facing panic attacks, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. He also supports those dealing with separation, forgiveness, guilt, and feelings of isolation. In sessions, he aims to listen closely and help people notice patterns that keep them stuck.

Conversations move toward practical steps clients can try between meetings. The goal is steady change, not instant fixes. Dare emphasizes collaboration.

He partners with clients to set goals and checks progress along the way. When something isn’t helping, he looks for small adjustments to make the work feel more useful. People who choose him can expect straightforward feedback and encouragement to build self-love and healthier connections.

He frames challenges as things that can be worked on over time, and he supports clients who want to explore life purpose, control issues, or communication skills.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Many clinicians use evidence-based techniques that focus on changing thought patterns and building coping skills. Cognitive approaches help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try more balanced ways of thinking, which can reduce anxiety and low mood. Behavioral techniques focus on small, achievable actions to break cycles like avoidance and isolation, which can help with panic, social anxiety, and mood issues.

Therapy is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to choose approaches that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they will try methods, track what helps, and adjust the plan when something isn’t working well.

Online formats provide flexible ways to get support. Video calls let people meet face-to-face from home, phone sessions remove travel, and live chat or text-based messaging can offer short check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family and work schedules while still getting steady guidance from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?
Dare focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem, and depression. He also works with concerns like attachment, communication problems, and panic attacks.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is direct and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening and practical steps clients can try between sessions. He aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space for discussion.
How long has he practiced?
He has 20 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and independent practice.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in Pennsylvania as a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC, with licence number PA LPC PC009592.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and starting therapy handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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