Adetoyosi Obikoya, M.A. She/Her/Hers

I am honored to return to Counseling and Psychological Services as a registered mental health counselor intern. Prior to becoming a member of the professional counseling staff, I served as the outreach graduate assistant for CAPS in 2018 and recently completed my pre-master's internship here at the center. I am deeply passionate about catering to the needs of all UWF students, with a special emphasis on working with those from marginalized and often under-represented communities. 

 

My approach to therapy primarily involves cognitive behavioral methods with occasional reference to the interpersonal process approach. I strive to assist clients in changing how they perceive and respond to presenting concerns as opposed to eliminating them entirely. I also focus on how current inter and intrapersonal patterns can be traced back to one's family of origin. It is very important to me that clients feel accepted, valued, and heard.

 

I am a proud alumna of the illustrious Tuskegee University where I received my bachelor's degree in psychology. After leaving Tuskegee, I completed my graduate training here at UWF where I earned my master's degree in psychology with a concentration in clinical mental health counseling."