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I’m passionate about helping individuals find healing and balance through compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. With over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, I bring a deeply rooted sense of empathy, advocacy, and holistic understanding into every session. I’ve cared for individuals through some of their most vulnerable moments, and that same dedication guides my work in psychiatry. I believe in creating a safe, judgment-free space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported.

Hello, I’m Adeyinka "Yinka" Adebayo, a dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I provide comprehensive psychiatric care through telehealth, specializing in ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorders, depression, and co-occurring conditions. My background includes experience in primary care, mental health, and outpatient clinical practice, allowing me to take a holistic, patient-centered approach to treatment. I focus on delivering personalized, evidence-based care that helps individuals achieve clarity, balance, and improved daily functioning.

Life doesn't always unfold the way we expect. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, or a major life transition, it can feel exhausting trying to hold everything together while carrying so much on your own. You don't have to face those challenges alone. For more than 15 years, I've partnered with individuals experiencing anxiety, family issues, stress management, grief and loss, and trauma, helping them build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create healthier, more fulfilling lives. Working with adolescents and adults, I provide a warm, open minded environment where you can feel genuinely heard, supported, and empowered to move forward with confidence while honoring the experiences that have shaped your journey.

I believe that healing begins with being heard, understood, and supported in a safe, nonjudgmental space. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I specialize in working with clients navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship stress, life transitions, and self-esteem struggles. My approach integrates evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with mindfulness, self-compassion, and strengths-based techniques.

I believe growth is possible for everyone, and I am passionate about supporting clients as they rediscover hope, confidence, and balance.

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist rooted in the North Houston area. I bring a warm, steady, and emotionally attuned presence to the work. My background includes years of specialized training in couples therapy, attachment dynamics, and betrayal recovery, and I focus on helping individuals understand one another, communicate more clearly, and build healthier, more connected relationships.

Alongside my couples work, I support older adults and geriatric clients as they navigate life transitions, cognitive and emotional changes, and the unique relational challenges that come with aging. I also work extensively with individuals dealing with anxiety and depression, offering practical tools, emotional clarity, and a grounded therapeutic space where they can slow down, feel understood, and move toward meaningful change.

My style is direct, collaborative, and deeply human—centered on insight, accountability, and genuine connection.

Credentials & Background

• LMFT – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
• NCC – National Certified Counselor
• Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in couples and families
• Graduate of Sam Houston State University
• 27 years married, raising two children, bringing lived relational experience into the work

You don't have to face life's challenges alone. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with the effects of trauma, navigating depression, or trying to better understand ADHD, therapy can provide a safe space to heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I work with teens, young adults, and families who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and relationship challenges. I have been working with teens for 10 years in the juvenile system. I started off as a supervision officer in juvenile detention in the long-term program. I moved position to case manager in juvenile probation. Now I am a counselor for Juvenile probation. I understand that every person's story is unique, and I believe meaningful change begins with feeling seen, heard, and understood. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you can explore your experiences, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools for lasting change.

Whether you're a teen navigating life's pressures, a young adult adjusting to new responsibilities and transitions, or a family looking to improve communication and connection, I am committed to meeting you where you are. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside my clients as they discover resilience, gain insight, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Taking the first step can feel intimidating, but you don't have to do it alone. When you're ready, I'm here to support you on your journey toward healing and emotional well-being.

As both a mental health and addiction professional, I bring a compassionate and holistic perspective to my work with clients. I understand that each person’s experiences are unique, and I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable exploring challenges, building on their strengths, and working toward meaningful change.

My educational background reflects my commitment to understanding the connection between mental health, trauma, and overall well-being. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion with a minor in Psychology from Colorado State University–Pueblo, followed by a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health and Trauma from the University of Denver.