About Dare
Dare Owoloja helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family conflict, self-esteem, and depression. He uses clear, direct conversations so people can talk through what matters most to them.
He has 20 years of professional experience and holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential, LPC. In sessions he aims to create an open atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment.
Background and approach
He encourages small, practical steps that fit into daily life rather than big abstract plans. People come to him for help with attachment concerns, communication problems, control issues, or the emotional work around divorce and separation. He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
He works with mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety in straightforward terms. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that cause distress and on building coping skills that make life easier. Conversations include role-playing better communication, practicing calm-down techniques, and setting realistic goals.
The emphasis is on what a person can try between meetings to notice real change. Dare aims to work as a partner in change, helping people find what fits their goals and daily routines. He communicates plainly and helps clients track progress over time.
His approach is practical, steady, and centered on the person sitting in the room.
Evidence-based techniques and online flexibility
Many clients benefit from practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on changing thoughts and behaviors and on building coping skills. Cognitive-focused methods involve noticing unhelpful thought patterns and practicing alternative ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Exposure and behavior-focused strategies help people gradually face situations that trigger panic or social anxiety, with step-by-step plans to build confidence.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person's goals, preferences, and day-to-day life, and will adjust the plan as progress is tracked over time.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls let people connect face-to-face when deeper conversation or visual cues help. Phone sessions are useful for shorter check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging support ongoing work between appointments and can make it easier to share quick updates or practice new skills in real time.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English