Meet Eunice
Eunice Akinola, MFT
“Everyone deserves to feel a sense of belonging.”
Living in our fast-paced society, I know how easy it can be to lose touch with ourselves and others. As a relational therapist, I believe people hold an innate desire to connect and relate to others in an effort to feel a sense of belonging, and I understand how impactful it can be when these connections become strained. These strains can cause a ripple effect to our sense of self, leading to feelings of loneliness, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and fatigue. I am drawn to work that supports individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan facing difficulties with addressing relationship challenges, grief & loss, depression, sexuality, life transitions, and trauma.
I understand the feelings of helplessness that can come with facing these stressors and aim to provide you with a gentle space when getting to know the story of who you are.
Change can occur at any stage of life. Through our work together, I hope to provide you with a sense of belonging by welcoming you with empathy, curiosity, and honesty as we work collaboratively to address and alleviate the challenges you have been facing.
Who I Work With:
Individual Therapy:
The ways that we process and interpret information can have a big impact on our mental health. This draws me towards decentralizing unhealthy thought patterns when working with individuals. I take a collaborative seat as we walk through the development of these thoughts and how they have contributed to areas of stress. Once identified, I utilize therapeutic tools to support the development of healthy and empowering beliefs.
Couples Therapy:
Relationships can go through many stages but thrive on mutual understanding and trust. When working with couples, I incorporate systemic and contextual therapy frameworks in sessions. This means that I take a directive approach in sessions to re-build mutual understanding and trust between you and your partner following a betrayal or life transition. This may involve supporting couples in re-attuning to the needs within their relationship and taking a collaborative approach when developing ways that the couple can meet these needs.
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As a black cis woman and a first-generation American of a Nigerian immigrant, I recognize the complexities that identities can hold and the negative impacts of social biases. With this, I facilitate sessions through a social justice lens that is anti-racist, sex-positive, queer & gender-affirming, and polyamory/kink/BDSM-affirming.
Taking the next step
You can make an appointment with me by using our online portal at any time or by emailing info@abetterlifetherapy.com. Our team will be happy to support you in finding an appointment time that works for you!
I provide appointments at our Center City office along with the option for online sessions.
My rate per 50 minute session is $120.00
CHECK YOUR INSURANCE
I work with Mentaya, a platform that helps clients get money back on out-of-network therapy sessions. If you have out-of-network benefits, Mentaya will file claims and handle the insurance paperwork to make sure you get reimbursed. They charge a 5% fee per claim and you can use the tool below to check your insurance benefits.
Languages spoken:
English
I work with..
Individuals
Couples
Adolescents
Families
Specializations:
Relationship Challenges
Grief & Loss
Sexuality
Trauma
Depression
Life Transitions
training & Education:
LaSalle University
Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy
Certifications:
Penn Program for Mindfulness: Mindfulness-based Tools for Living
Trained In…
Level 1 Gottman Method Therapy Training
Contextual Family Therapy
For more information e-mail info@abetterlifetherapy.com.