- Addictions support
- Trauma informed)
- Goal focused
About Fatai
Dr. Fatai Popoola meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps forward. He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with ten years of experience supporting people who face addiction, trauma, and major life changes. He aims to treat each person with respect and attention to their whole situation.
In sessions he centers on strengths and builds plans around what matters most to the individual. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented, with time spent talking through immediate concerns and workable next steps. He draws on approaches that help with motivation, coping, and recovering from difficult experiences.
Popoola has worked in both private and public settings, helping people manage substance use and related mental health issues. His background includes work on multicultural and immigration concerns, and he often addresses struggles linked to prejudice, compulsive behaviors, and self-harm. He also has a focus on adoption and foster care matters when they relate to a person's goals.
Therapy sessions typically explore personal strengths, set small achievable goals, and adjust plans as progress is made. He emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies rather than long lectures or vague theory. The overall aim is to support lasting, manageable change in everyday life.
People who want a direct, respectful approach that balances support with action may find his style useful. He offers services in Minnesota and works in English, and he is open to working with international clients through the matching process.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values while tolerating hard feelings. It can be useful for addiction, low self-esteem, and coping with life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a respectful relationship so people feel understood and can find their own solutions. Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change and increases readiness for steps like reducing substance use.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. That collaborative process means adjustments over time until a helpful mix is found.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes it simpler to continue therapy while living outside Minnesota or during life transitions. Licensed professionals generally adapt their techniques to work over remote sessions and focus on practical tools you can use between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on topics like adoption and foster care, immigration issues, OCD and process addictions.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
His approach is practical and client-centered, focusing on personal strengths and doable steps. He uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to support change.
What is his professional background?
He has about ten years of experience working with people who have substance use and mental health concerns in both private and public agencies.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a LICSW and holds a Minnesota LICSW. His practice is based in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients through the platform's matching process.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.