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About AxiosTherapy
A division of Mixed Messages Consulting, LLC
Mission
Who is AxiosTherapy? Well, axios is a Greek word-picture commonly translated as “worthy,” which was used to depict just, balanced payment scales in ancient times. In my practice, this word-picture inspires me to help couples and families attune, regain emotional balance, and connect with one another as they walk out their lives in ways “worthy” of their calling.
Dr. Olufowote’s Background
I have practiced Marriage and Family Therapy since 2015. I have worked in university training clinics, served a wide variety of clientele, including low-income clients and clients of color, and I provide special insights for clients with a Christian faith background. I also began providing clinical supervision to master’s students studying marriage and family therapy in 2016 as an AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate, and became an Approved Supervisor in May 2018. Since 2021, I have served as a full-time faculty and program director in the Online MA in Marital and Family Therapy program at Alliant International University, a premier, COAMFTE accredited training program in couple, marriage, and family therapy.
My clinical work and clinical supervision is research-based, and I adjust my approach as needed based on clients’ real-time needs, while staying within my clinical training.
Professionally, I have trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy with the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy and received advanced training in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy from Texas Tech University. I am passionate about helping marriages succeed, and working with couples is my clinical specialization.
If you’re interested to know more about my background and qualifications, take a deeper look below at my résumé.
““Nobody escapes being wounded. We are all wounded people, whether physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. The main question is not, ‘How can we hide our wounds?’ so we don’t have to be embarrassed, but ‘How can we put our woundedness in the service of others?’ When our wounds cease to be a source of shame and become a source of healing, we have become wounded healers.””
Education
Ph.D. Couple, Marriage, and Family Therapy
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
May 19, 2018
M.MFT Marriage and Family Therapy
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
August 7, 2015
Clinical Experience
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Family Piece Counseling
Kokomo, IN
Jan 2019 - Present
Associate Licensed MFT
Broadway Christian Counseling Center
Lubbock, TX
Jul 2016 to May 2018
Associate Licensed MFT
New Hope Christian Counseling
Lubbock, TX
Jan 2016 to Jul 2017
Academic Positions
Alliant International University
California School of Professional Psychology
Couple and Family Therapy Program - Online Branch
Assistant Professor & Online MA Program Director
Current - Aug 2021
Abilene Christian University Online
Adjunct Faculty & Practicum Supervisor
June 2018 - August 2021
Professional Affiliations
International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Lifetime Member
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
Clinical Fellow & Approved Supervisor
Indiana Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
Clinical Fellow & Board Member
Licensing & Credentials
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
State: Indiana
License No. 35002173A
Exp: 04/01/2022
Telehealth Certified
State: Indiana
Certification No: TH0003058
Advanced Emotionally Focused Therapist
International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Since 2017
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Since April 2021
AAMFT Clinical Fellow
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
Exp: 12/2022
AAMFT Approved Supervisor
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
Exp: 2023
Specializations & Languages
Integration of Christian Faith and Practice
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples / Attachment-Based Therapy
Intercultural/Interracial Therapy
Pre-Marital Counseling
Hold Me Tight® and Created for Connection: The Hold Me Tight® program for Christian Couples
Empathic & Collaborative
Language Spoken: English
Awards
2020 Outstanding Research Publication Award
AAMFT Research and Education Foundation
Article: Dansby Olufowote, R. A., Fife, S., Schleiden, C., & Whiting, J. B., “How Can I Become More Secure?: A Grounded Theory of Earning Secure Attachment”, Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, Published online October 3, 2019. doi: 10.1111/jmft12409