Dr. Christiana Ibilola Awosan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

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Dr. Christiana Ibilola Awosan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT (she, her)

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7 Endorsed

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Available both in-person and online

New York, NY 10003

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You don't want to feel beat down, let down, depressed, overwhelmed, out of control, broken or ashamed. But the daily experience of your life being undervalued by society on top of the difficulties of work, relationships, and personal struggles just seems like too much. You feel like relationships won't work, it's impossible to stop circumstances from getting you down, and you can't win for losing. You doubt who you really are. You question the strength within you, the courage you were born with, and the wisdom from those before you.

Ibisanmi means “being born suits me” in Yoruba. This reflects a powerful truth: you are already enough, whole, complete, and lacking nothing. You are uniquely equipped to experience life fully and navigate its challenges with strength and clarity. At Ibisanmi Relational Health, this belief is at the heart of everything we do.

We're committed to providing high-quality, culturally relevant mental health services to Black and communities of Color. Together, we'll create a space of healing to learn practical skills to deal with life and relationships. We'll help you reclaim your voice and renew your spirit to build a joyful, fulfilling, and productive life. Book your free consult.

Call or Email Dr. Christiana Ibilola Awosan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (917) 979-9383

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Ibisanmi Relational Health

New York, NY 10003

(917) 979-9383

Ibisanmi Relational Health

Maplewood, NJ 07040

My website

We offer Tele-therapy/Online therapy and in-person sessions. We are here for you in these difficult times.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Depression

$275 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

I forward to supporting and working with you on your journey towards wellness and health. Book your free 15 minutes consultation today.

Let's Connect (917) 979-9383

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Ibisanmi Relational Health

New York, NY 10003

(917) 979-9383

Ibisanmi Relational Health

Maplewood, NJ 07040

My website

We offer Tele-therapy/Online therapy and in-person sessions. We are here for you in these difficult times.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Depression

$275 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

I forward to supporting and working with you on your journey towards wellness and health. Book your free 15 minutes consultation today.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $275
Couple Sessions $300
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Oscar Health
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Zelis Healthcare
Out of Network

We're an out-of-network provider. We'll provide you with a superbill to help with reimbursement. Please visit our website to verify your out-of-network eligibility and benefits via Reimbursify. Please reach out with any questions, we're happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.

Dr. Christiana Ibilola Awosan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (917) 979-9383

Dr. Christiana Ibilola Awosan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (917) 979-9383

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 001353-1 Christiana Ibilola Awosan

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 20 years

Attended Drexel University , Graduated 2014

Additional Credentials

Certificate from New Jersey 37FI00180900 / 2016

Our Practice specializes in addressing mental, emotional and relational stressors with BIPOC Individuals, couples and families. Collectively, we have over 25 years of clinical experiences dealing with anxiety and depression related to race-based stressors and racial trauma.

Dr. Christiana Ibilola Awosan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (917) 979-9383

Dr. Christiana Ibilola Awosan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (917) 979-9383

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Relationship Issues
Anxiety
Depression

Expertise

Bisexual
Child
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
Infidelity
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Polyamory & ENM
Race-based trauma and stressors
Racial Identity
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Relationship difficulties are very stressful and painful. We work with clients who are struggling with the depression, anxiety, loneliness or trauma related to their relationships. During our initial sessions, we name the root of your issues and collaborate to create a plan to interrupt the painful patterns to empower you to make transformative changes in your life and relationships.

Dr. Christiana Ibilola Awosan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (917) 979-9383

Dr. Christiana Ibilola Awosan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (917) 979-9383

7 Endorsements

Nicole Locorriere

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Dr. Awosan is an empathetic, culturally sensitive, and deeply intelligent therapist and professor!

Matthew L Kane

Psychologist, PhD, LP, MFT

Dr. Awosan is a well adept experienced clinician with an unwavering passion towards helping her clients towards their goals of liberation and joy.

Rosa Gomez

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

A brilliant and knowledgeable clinician who inspires, challenges, and validates her clients, supervisees, and students alike.

Jose M Perez

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

A New Creation Psychotherapy Services, LLC

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, CST, ABS

Dr. Yaliu He

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Dr. Awosan and her practice, Ibisanmi Relational Health, offer culturally responsive therapy services tailored to minority populations, couples, and families. With a deep understanding of diversity and racial trauma, they provide transformative care.

Dr. Mike Filiaci

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Awosan is a highly knowledgable, compassionate, & skilled clinician! She provides a sense of comfort, warmth, dedication and authenticity that is felt immediately by both clients and colleagues in the field. Highly recommend her as a psychologist!

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

I also speak

Spanish ,

Yoruba

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American

I also speak

Spanish ,

Yoruba

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Contextual Therapy
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Experiential Therapy
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Multicultural
Multicultural Relational Perspective
Narrative
Relational
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based
Structural Family Therapy
Trauma Focused

I integrate Multicultural Relational Perspective, Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Clients can expect a compassionate, culturally sensitive approach focused on improving relationships, emotional awareness, and internal harmony. Together, we'll explore deep-rooted issues and strengthen connections, fostering personal growth and relational well-being.

Dr. Christiana Ibilola Awosan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (917) 979-9383

Dr. Christiana Ibilola Awosan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (917) 979-9383

Location

Primary Location

Ibisanmi Relational Health

New York, NY 10003

(917) 979-9383

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Additional Location

Ibisanmi Relational Health

Maplewood, NJ 07040

(917) 979-9383

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We offer Tele-therapy/Online therapy and in-person sessions. We are here for you in these difficult times.

Dr. Christiana Ibilola Awosan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (917) 979-9383

We offer Tele-therapy/Online therapy and in-person sessions. We are here for you in these difficult times.

Dr. Christiana Ibilola Awosan

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (917) 979-9383

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