Meet The Team: A brief interview with our Addiction Treatment Specialists (2)

The impact of the science of Psychology on addiction and mental illness treatment cannot be overemphasized.

Today on MEET THE TEAM, we introduce you to our Lead Clinical Psychologist, Mr. Daniel Odekunle.

Kindly spare a minute to read more about Mr. Daniel and the fantastic impact of Psychology on mental health care.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

QUESTION: Can you tell us about yourself?

I’m Daniel Odekunle, a Clinical Psychologist, CBT Practitioner, and Addiction Prevention and Treatment specialist. Over the years, I have worked with diverse population groups across varying age, gender, ethnic, religious, and cultural divides who experience various mental health challenges in varying circumstances and settings. I have developed skills at proficiency levels in evidence-based treatment approaches to identify better and address the needs of my clients.

QUESTION: What is your Professional Overview?

My areas of core competencies include Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery, Mood disorders (Depression and Bipolar Disorder), Personality Disorders, Anxiety Disorders (Panic Disorders, OCD, PTSD, GAD, and Phobias), Adolescents and Youth Counselling, Psychosis, and Mental Health problems.

I work closely with my clients to learn about their stories, needs, aspirations, passions, and values. As a guide, I shine the light to help them find and use their strengths to improve their well-being, relationships, functioning, and independence within a compassionate, safe, and non-judgmental space while abiding by professional ethics and values.

I am adept at conducting psychological assessments, formulation, and working individual and group interventions with proven skills in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness and Distress Tolerance, Anger Management, Dream Analysis, Family Therapy, and Group Therapy.

With an emphasis on teaching, training, and research, I work alongside the Multidisciplinary Team in providing care toward the recovery and enhancement of the psychological well-being and quality of life of the patients under our care.

QUESTION: Do you belong to any professional body?

I am a member of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals ( ISSUP) Nigeria and the American Psychological Association.

So today, dear reader, you have just met Mr. Daniel, one of our experienced addiction treatment professionals who is always available at Gracehill Place to support you or your loved one on the addiction recovery journey.

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Thank you for your time.