Dr. Fatai Popoola, LICSW - Therapist in Minnesota

About Fatai

Dr. Fatai Popoola offers straightforward support for people facing parenting stress, addictions, trauma, and life changes. He listens without judgment and helps parents and caregivers figure out practical next steps.

Conversations focus on strengths and what matters most to each person. He aims to make the first steps feel manageable and clear. He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, with ten years of practice in both personal and public settings in Minnesota.

Background and approach

That background includes work with substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns. In sessions he draws on proven methods to help people set goals and move toward them. His approach is collaborative and down-to-earth.

He uses motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change and solution-focused techniques to set small, achievable goals. Trauma-focused approaches help when past events keep getting in the way of daily life. Dr.

Popoola emphasizes individualized plans. He will talk through your priorities and help you build steps that fit your situation. Discussions will often include coping skills, ways to manage urges or compulsions, and strategies for parenting under stress.

People can expect a respectful, strengths-based tone in sessions. Communication is plain and practical. The aim is to support steady progress toward clearer routines, improved coping, and greater confidence.

Approaches for online parenting and addiction work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them drive actions. It focuses on values and small steps toward a life that matters to the person. Motivational Interviewing is a short, conversational approach to build motivation for change and resolve mixed feelings about tasks like quitting smoking or reducing substance use. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on clear, practical goals and the next small steps that move someone forward.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try strategies and adjust the plan so sessions match real life needs.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy days. These options let people connect from home, keep appointments when schedules shift, and follow up between sessions when helpful. The formats aim to make it easier to keep working on parenting, recovery, or coping skills without added travel time.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Areas of focus include addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting, self esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional topics addressed include adoption and foster care, immigration issues, multicultural concerns, OCD and compulsions, prejudice and discrimination, process addictions, self-harm, smoking or vaping cessation, and young adult issues.

What is the therapeutic style in sessions?

Sessions combine client-centered listening with goal-focused methods. Techniques include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-focused work when needed.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has ten years of experience working in both personal and public settings, including work with substance use disorders and mental health concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

The clinician holds a Minnesota Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker credential, MN LICSW 24938, and practices from Minnesota.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

In what formats are sessions available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should someone do to begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 10 years
Licensed: Minnesota
Languages: English

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