Tolu Osemwegie. MS, LPC, CRC
Therapist
Tolu is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor who passionately provides a supportive, encouraging, and hope-filled space for her clients to address their areas of concern. Her naturally warm, nurturing approach puts her clients at ease, which allows trust to develop in the therapeutic relationship.
Tolu pulls from her background in Rehabilitation Counseling and Christ-centered faith to create a holistic experience for her clients.
Tolu seeks to understand her client's struggles in the context of their lives rather than labeling them with mental disorders. She tailors her work according to her client's needs and context. Tolu has no allegiance to any therapeutic approach. Instead, she uses integrative approach to match counseling techniques with her client’s needs. She recently received Eye Movement Desensitizing and Reprocessing (EMDR) training to increase the resources she can draw from when caring for her clients. Tolu helps clients practice healthy coping strategies, change attitudes, alter behavior, and modify their lifestyles. She helps clients build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. On the healing journey, her clients notice ease from pressures, stressors, anxiety, and pain. Tolu encourages and empowers her clients to create the change they need ultimately. She says, “It is not magic, and it isn’t often a quick fix; however, change will come, and clients will fill her support throughout the process.
Tolu has extensive successful counseling and coaching experiences with individuals around trauma, grief, career and life direction, spiritual development, disabilities, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, identity, and behavior disorders. She says, “Change is possible and can start from our first meeting.”
Her therapy sessions are through video/ telehealth. Online therapy is proven to be effective as traditional therapy. Online therapy offers convenience and flexibility; it saves time commuting to and from appointments. People often feel comfortable in their own space; this reduces anxiety and may help them feel more vulnerable in counseling.
Testimonials
“I appreciate Tolu’s wisdom and encouragement as I have wrestled with anxiety and despair; having her talk to me and help me process thoughts and situations consistently has made a big difference in my life. I am spiritually and emotionally in a much better place than when I started counseling.”
— Client A
“When I first came to Tolu, I was incredibly shattered and weary. I’m grateful to her for consistently offering me a safe space to find my voice. She has blessed and encouraged me by helping me restore my faith in God, which was previously teetering.”
— Client B
Memberships
ACA — American Counseling Association
AACC — American Association of Christian Counselors
CCRC — Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
CAPS — Christian Association for Psychological Studies
ISST— International Society of Schema Therapy
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Tolu only provides virtual counseling. She has weekday and daytime appointments only. Weeknights and weekend appointments are not available.
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Session fees vary by length of appointment, type of service, the number of people seen per session, type of payment (out of pocket/ insurance/ payment plan, etc.). Fees will be discussed and agreed upon during the initial consultation.
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Tolu is enrolled with the following Insurance companies: United Health Care, UMR, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, Aetna, and Wisconsin Medicaid/ BadgerCare.
Depending on your insurance company, you may be responsible for deductibles, co-payments, or co-insurance. Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions:
What is my deductible, and has it been met?
What is my co-pay?
Is a referral required from my primary care physician?
Note that some services, such as coaching and mentoring, may not be covered by insurance.
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If Tolu is not enrolled as a provider with your insurance company, you will need to pay out of pocket for the service she provides. She is happy to provide a receipt of the services if your insurance benefits reimburse for out-of-network coverage. To confirm your eligibility for reimbursement, you will need to call your insurance company to confirm if your benefits include reimbursement for out-of-network providers.
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If you do not attend your scheduled counseling appointment or notify me at least 24 hours before the cancellation, you (not the insurance company) will be required to pay the total session cost. Emergencies are an exception to this policy. This policy applies to all services.