Olubunmi Oyewuwo (she/her)

My Approach to Helping

Therapy with me is a collaborative, thoughtful process that centers your lived experience. Rather than fitting you into a specific method, I draw from different approaches depending on what actually supports you, including trauma-informed care, narrative therapy, and practices like CBT, DBT, and ACT. Our work together starts with understanding what’s been weighing on you and what feels most important right now. I’ll ask questions, listen closely, and help us stay connected to what’s coming up in real time. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out or to move faster than you’re ready for. As we build a deeper understanding of your experiences, identity, and context, things often begin to make more sense. From there, we can begin to shift patterns, put words to what’s been hard to name, and move toward a life that feels more balanced, intentional, and sustainable.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe therapy should feel human. Your life isn’t something to be simplified or put into categories, and I don’t see you that way either. The different parts of who you are, your culture, faith, history, and values, all belong in the room. My work is deeply shaped by both my professional background and my lived experience. I am a Nigerian, Black, American-born Muslim woman and the child of immigrants. I understand what it can feel like to move between different worlds, carry expectations, and navigate spaces that don’t always fully reflect you. That perspective informs how I listen and how I show up. Outside of therapy, my faith plays an important role in my life, and I value growth in all forms, intellectual, spiritual, and personal. I’ve recently relocated to the Pacific Northwest and am learning to appreciate the slower pace and time outdoors. And if you enjoy a little competition, I’m always up for a board game.