LCSW
Ayinde Reid, LCSW
- Experience15 years
- LocationFlorida
- Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
- Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Ayinde
Ayinde Reid is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 15 years of professional experience. He draws on a broad clinical background to assist people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, addiction, grief, and other challenges.
Background and approach
He approaches each person with respect for their lived experience and emphasizes clients' existing strengths as a foundation for change. Ayinde frames therapy as a collaborative process that honors the client as the expert on their life while offering guidance, skills, and support.
He works with concerns ranging from intimacy-related issues, parenting and family dynamics to career transitions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, tailoring interventions to each person's needs. His practice emphasizes empowerment, practical coping strategies, and compassionate engagement to help clients move toward clearer goals and more satisfying relationships.
Approaches that guide online therapy and practical access
Internal Family Systems (IFS) treats internal conflicts as interactions among different parts of a person, helping identify protective and vulnerable parts and promoting internal harmony; it is often useful for people working through trauma, shame, or persistent patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, offering structured strategies to shift unhelpful thinking and develop coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on emotional experience and attachment dynamics to improve relational patterns and emotional responsiveness.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore goals, preferences, and presenting concerns and may integrate methods to fit the person's needs rather than adhering to a single technique from the start.
Online sessions are offered through a variety of formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow scheduling that fits work, caregiving, or geographic constraints and make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions or busy periods.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, grief, parenting, and career matters among others.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
The therapist emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based stance that honors the client as expert in their own life while offering practical skills and supportive guidance.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He brings 15 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and clinical presentations.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, credential FL LCSW SW12105, and practices in Florida.
Can someone who lives outside the United States work with this therapist?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged to accommodate those living in other countries.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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