Adenike Cotton is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Human Development from Howard University and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Clark Atlanta University.
She is passionate about helping people find clarity in the chaos and believes meaningful growth is possible for anyone who wants it. Adenike has experience with adolescents and adults in individual, group, and family therapy settings, including collegiate counseling and intensive outpatient care. She supports clients navigating trauma, identity, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. She specializes in working with BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and neurodivergent folks, as well as anyone doing the deep work of inner healing.
Adenike sees clients as whole people shaped by identity, culture, and lived experience, not just a diagnosis to fix. Healing isn’t linear, and neither is her approach. She believes effective therapy begins with a trusting, collaborative relationship where clients feel respected, heard, and supported. She provides evidence-based, culturally responsive care, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients understand themselves, build practical coping skills, and create lasting change.
Adenike creates an affirming, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore challenges openly and build on their strengths. Change happens when we are willing to go to the uncomfortable places, acknowledge the fear, and do the hard thing anyway. She encourages clients to remember that difficult doesn’t mean impossible, feeling uncomfortable doesn’t mean you’re unsafe, a setback isn’t a failure, and you can’t know what’s possible until you try.
Outside of work, Adenike enjoys hosting game nights, staying active, and exploring new hobbies.