Today we’d like to introduce you to Stephen Adika.
Hi Stephen, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
In June 2022, I took a leap of faith and started STA Counseling, PLLC in Memphis. My mission is to make high-quality mental health care easily accessible & affordable in the United States and Africa – my place of birth. As an African proverb says “If you want to go fast go alone. But if you want to go far, go together”.
I am blessed to partner with companies, whose mission closely aligns with mine- Lyra Health & Alma. As a result, we have created a safe space for over 100 adult professionals to feel seen, heard, and understood in Tennessee in the last 11 months. With over 93% success rate. And recently, my practice expanded to Indiana. Thanks to Lyra Health and Grow therapy.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
No, it has not been a smooth road. My biggest struggle wasn’t starting the business or helping people overcome their mental health struggles. It was believing I could. Thankfully, I have a great support system. My family, friends, mentors, and faith keep me grounded.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about STA Counseling, PLLC?
I’m a licensed therapist in Tennessee and Indiana. I help individual adults overcome emotional and relational issues such as anxiety, depression, conflict, low confidence, and stress using science and biblical principles. I want the readers to know I firmly believe in God and science. And yes, they can both co-exist.
I offer my services virtually to make therapy more convenient, accessible, and affordable to my clients. Research has shown that online therapy is as effective as traditional face-to-face therapy. My practice is best suited for clients who are motivated to do the work. I tell my clients, therapy is like life you get what you put in. If you put in your best, you get the best result. What sets me apart is that I teach my clients to be their own therapists. They learn skills and knowledge that are transferable to new problems in the future.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, short-term, and goal-oriented. I only use tools that have proven to work. I’m a Certified Cognitive Behavior Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I’m well-trained in evidenced based therapy such as Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapy, Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Collaborative Problem Solving, etc. I’m most proud of my clients who have taken the courage to ask for help and put in the work. They are my biggest flex.
Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out.
Believe in yourself, sounds cliche but true. You don’t have to know everything to start, you can start with what you know. And, have faith that things will work out because it usually does. Most importantly, work & pray!
Pricing:
- Individual therapy: $120 per session (Sliding scale available)
- Major health Insurance accepted
Contact Info:
- Website: Www.stacounseling.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacounseling/
