SAGE NEL (She/Her)
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)|PhD(In-progress)|10+years of Professional Excellence⭐️
The system we use to help you achieve meaningful results is designed to be realistic, practical, engaging, and personalized.
Our methods are relatable, easy to understand, solution-focused, and intentionally designed to foster lasting growth. We recognize that every individual, couple, and family is unique, which is why our approach is thoughtfully customized to your specific needs, circumstances, and goals.
We understand that life is already challenging, and what most people truly need are not more examinations, but practical solutions, clarity, and compassionate guidance.
With us, you can be confident that you will be genuinely heard, deeply valued, and professionally supported as we work together to address the challenges that brought you here.
We firmly believe in the transformative power of counseling to reshape belief systems, renew thought patterns, strengthen relationships, and ultimately change lives. That is why we are committed to walking alongside you throughout your journey. You don't have to face life's challenges alone—you can depend on us.
One of the unique advantages of working with me is that, in addition to being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am also a Certified Mediator and Negotiator. This means you benefit from the combined expertise of a therapist, mediator, and negotiator all working together to help you find practical, lasting solutions.
You are not just investing in one professional you’re gaining the integrated expertise of multiple disciplines, all working together for your growth, healing, and success.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Hispanic / Latino, Jewish, LDS/Mormon, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Military / Veterans, Muslim, Native American, Pacific Islander, Persons with Disabilities, Sikh, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Christian Counseling Blends psychological practices with Christian values and scripture. It provides faith-based support for life challenges and spiritual growth.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) An evidence-based treatment for PTSD that teaches clients to reframe unhelpful thoughts about trauma. It helps reduce guilt, shame, and fear.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Developmental Therapy Looks at how childhood and developmental experiences affect current challenges. It aims to repair unmet needs and foster healthy growth.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Combines mindfulness practices with CBT to prevent depression relapse. It helps people notice thoughts without judgment and respond more calmly.
- Reality Therapy / Choice Theory Focuses on present choices and taking responsibility for actions. It helps clients create more fulfilling relationships and lives.
- Self Psychology Explores the development of self-esteem and identity. It emphasizes the importance of empathy in healing.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: Hearty, Conversational, Friendly, Unjudgemental, Very High on Listening, Patient, Emphathy Driven, Help you gain your Desired Clarity and Achieve your Desired Results.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee Between $70-$350 . However bonuses apply from time to time and we are also open to working with a budget if we see that a person is deserving of it and is experiencing financial constraints.
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Women who we see are serious about therapy and have proven to us through their actions but cannot really afford the actual session price. Also available for those who are immediately available and able to refer us.
- Accepts Insurance
- Any Insurance Company in allignment with my pricing and with a good pay-out timing.
Education & Credentials
SAGE NEL Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)|PhD(In-progress)|10+years of Professional Excellence⭐️
- Female
- License # ANEPCO/FM/21/086
- Licensed in Nigeria (African-issued) by ANEPCO.
- Practicing Since 2015
Education: * PhD in MFLT (in progress).
* Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy.
* Family Systems Engineering Specialist.
* Certified, Verified, and Registered Therapist.
* Certified Mediator and Negotiator.
* Author of 35+ books, workbooks, frameworks, assessments, applications, and family life solutions.
SAGE NEL Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Ikeja and Lagos
- Available Online for residents of Nigeria
- Online Therapy Details: I offer Online Therapy through, Zoom, Google Meet, Emails, WhatsApp Text, Videos and Audio Call, Direct Calls and whatever future communication medium develops that is suitable and safe for a therapy session with you.
SAGENEL is the Architect of the Self, Partner & People Discovery System (SPPDS) a transformative framework designed to help individuals discover themselves, understand others, and build healthier, more meaningful relationships.
We are committed to developing practical tools, assessments, coaching programs, courses, books, and resources that empower people to discover who they are, understand the people around them, and gain deeper insight into their partners both within and beyond the context of romantic relationships.
At The SAGENEL Company, we believe that one of the greatest causes of disappointment in dating, relationships, and marriage is a lack of awareness, first of self, and then of each other. Many people pursue commitment before they pursue understanding.
We believe the strongest foundation for any healthy relationship or marriage is the fullness of self-awareness, followed by a deep awareness of the other person. Because the more you truly understand someone, the more wisely you can discern whether you are genuinely compatible. Compatibility is not built on chemistry alone; it is built on understanding, alignment, values, and shared vision.
That is the heart of what we do.
Through our counseling, coaching, assessments, courses, and proprietary discovery tools, we help individuals answer life's most important relational questions:
Who am I?
Who is the right fit for me?
And where am I truly meant to fit?
Every journey begins with discovering you. Because when you understand yourself, you make wiser relationship choices, build healthier connections, and create stronger marriages and families.
At The SAGENEL Company, we don't just help people find love. We help them discover the right fit, beginning with the discovery of themselves.