LCSW
Ayinde Reid, LCSW
- Experience15 years
- LocationFlorida
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Ayinde
Ayinde Reid is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 15 years of professional experience.
Background and approach
He draws on a broad clinical background to support people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, mood challenges such as depression and bipolar, and concerns around self-esteem, motivation, and addictions. Reid emphasizes clients' existing strengths and frames change as a courageous, collaborative process.
His work also spans grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, along with many focused areas like attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, chronic illness and caregiver stress, and alternative sexual lifestyles. He uses evidence-informed methods to tailor care and empowers clients who have encountered barriers or felt turned away in their search for support.
Reid aims to partner with each person to build practical strategies and foster greater resilience and wellbeing.
Using proven approaches in online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding the client's perspective and building a trusting therapeutic relationship, allowing sessions to focus on the individual’s goals and personal strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotional experience and attachment patterns, which can be particularly useful for addressing relationship distress and enhancing emotional connection.Deciding which approach fits best is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, consider the client’s needs and preferences, and adapt methods over time so that the work feels relevant and effective for each person.
Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care from different locations and at varied times. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow people to maintain momentum between meetings, and support different communication styles so that therapy can be shaped around practical life demands.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ayinde work with?
He addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting, career questions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His approach centers on collaboration and respect for the client as an expert in their own life, using evidence-informed tools to build skills and support lasting change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 15 years of professional practice working with diverse concerns and populations in clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, credentialed as FL LCSW SW12105 and practicing in Florida.
Can he work with clients who live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and offers services to people living outside the United States in English.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and needs.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English