Modupeola Odegbami

Modupe works with young adults, middle-aged individuals, and older adults. Her specialties encompass a range of issues, including abuse, addiction, alcohol use, anger, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, cannabis use, counseling for children of parents with addiction, couples, the criminal justice system, depression, family counseling, fertility treatments (IVF/IUI), gender identity, trauma, immigrant rights, incarceration and reintegration, infertility, LGBTQ+ issues, migrants/immigrants/refugees, military families, mindfulness or meditation (including culturally specific practices), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), pregnancy, prenatal care, birth, postpartum care, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, self-esteem, social anxiety, social communication challenges, socioeconomic inequities, and poverty. Her areas of focus include advocacy for autistic individuals, disability justice, ecological issues, gender-affirming care access for transgender and non-binary individuals, HIV allyship, immigrant rights/justice, support for military personnel and veterans, peer support, racial issues, spiritual healing practices, healing from spiritual/religious trauma, healthcare workers, first responders, educators, and therapists.

Her therapeutic modalities include addiction counseling, anger management therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), compassion-focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness-based stress reduction, motivational interviewing, music therapy, person-centered therapy, poetry and writing therapy, positive discipline, positive psychology, trauma-informed therapy, and strength-based therapy.

As a passionate social work student dedicated to underserved communities, Modupe is excited to intern at Phoenix Rising Centers. The agency's mission of fostering inclusion and social justice aligns with her ambition to advocate for marginalized groups.

For the last eight years, she has worked as a social worker in treatment courts, prioritizing rehabilitation over incarceration. This experience has granted her insight into the legal system's disproportionate effects on individuals facing substance abuse and mental health challenges. Her culturally sensitive, trauma-informed approach empowers clients to view themselves as experts in their own healing journeys.

She intends to offer counseling and support groups throughout her internship to ensure everyone feels valued. Her background in mental health advocacy positions her to confront oppressive systems through an anti-racist, intersectional lens. As an immigrant, she is deeply committed to providing culturally-affirming care to marginalized communities. Navigating two cultures during her upbringing has enriched her cultural competence.

Throughout her internship, her professional growth and clinical practice will be under the direct supervision and guidance of Kayley Harrington, LICSW (She/Her).