Tolu Osemwegie. MS, LPC, CRC
Life Coach and Counselor
Tolu is a life coach, licensed professional counselor, and 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, making it easy to get to the deep places that need attention.
Her faith centered on Jesus Christ and her professional background in Rehabilitation Counseling guide Tolu in providing a comprehensive experience for her clients.
Tolu aims to understand her clients' challenges within the framework of their lives instead of categorizing them with mental disorders. She customizes her approach based on her client's needs and circumstances. Tolu does not favor any specific therapeutic method but instead incorporates suitable counseling techniques to suit her client's needs. She recently completed training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to expand the resources available to her when supporting her clients.
Tolu assists clients in practicing healthy coping strategies, changing attitudes, modifying behavior, and altering their lifestyles. She helps clients to build on their strengths and achieve the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. Throughout this healing journey, her clients experience relief from pressures, stressors, anxiety, and pain. Tolu encourages and empowers her clients to create the necessary changes, emphasizing that change is not magic and is not usually a quick fix. However, she assures clients that change will come, and they will receive her support throughout the process.
Tolu has extensive experience in counseling and coaching individuals dealing with trauma, grief, career and life direction, spiritual development, disabilities, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, identity, and behavior disorders.
Her coaching and counseling sessions are conducted through video/telehealth. Online therapy has been proven to be as effective as traditional therapy. It offers convenience and flexibility, saving time on commuting to and from appointments. Many people feel comfortable in their own space, which can reduce anxiety and help them feel more open and vulnerable during sessions.
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
CRCC — Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
CAPS — Christian Association for Psychological Studies
ISST— International Society of Schema Therapy
-
Tolu only provides virtual counseling. She has weekday and daytime appointments only. Weeknights and weekend appointments are not available.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.