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Stephen Adika

Virtual

4 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Tennessee

In-Network

Accepting 3 Insurance providers

Meet Stephen

I specialize in working with adults who are discovering their neurodivergence later in life. Whether you are self-diagnosed, formally diagnosed, or just starting to wonder if you have ADHD, I offer a safe, judgment-free space to unmask. My approach goes beyond generic “coping skills.” We work together to understand your unique nervous system and heal. I provide neuro-affirming therapy entirely via telehealth, so you can engage from the comfort of your own space. If you are ready to stop fighting your own brain and start understanding it, schedule with me.

If you are ready to stop fighting your own brain and start understanding it, please contact me.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Authentic
  • Calming
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Black community
  • Parents
  • Immigrants
  • Neurodivergence
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Tennessee residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy reading and spending time with family.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#5822 • Tennessee • LPC

Education

M.Ed.- Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Stephen Adika accepts Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Tennessee are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Stephen Adika is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Stephen is licensed to practice in Tennessee, so clients located in Tennessee can book sessions. Stephen’s Tennessee license number is 5822, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Stephen Adika has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Stephen’s education and training include M.Ed.- Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Over that time, Stephen has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, and Students.

Stephen Adika works with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Men's Issues, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Stephen spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Stephen is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Stephen Adika draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Motivational Interviewing. In sessions, Stephen’s style is action-oriented, authentic, calming, and open-minded. In Stephen’s words: “If you are ready to stop fighting your own brain and start understanding it, please contact me.”

Stephen Adika (he/him) offers therapy in English. Stephen identifies as Black/African American.

Stephen Adika offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Stephen is licensed in Tennessee, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Stephen Adika is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Stephen will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Stephen’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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