What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“When we first started working together, I was struggling with my confidence and how I saw myself. I had been made to feel like I wasn’t pretty or good enough, and it affected how I felt about myself. Having someone encourage me, listen to me, and help me think about things differently made a real difference. I became more confident in myself and learned how to handle situations when I felt overwhelmed or tense.”
PSLess than 1 month ago
“After moving upstate for college, I went through a really difficult adjustment period and experienced a significant decline in my mental health. Working with Dilim gave me a space where I could process what I was experiencing and get the encouragement and guidance I needed.
With Dilim's support, I was able to get through my first semester and ultimately complete my first year of college. Over time, I felt more stable and grounded, built stronger friendships, became more connected on campus, and felt more confident navigating college life. Having someone who already understood me and could support me through such a major transition meant a lot.”
ABLess than 1 month ago
About Dilim Dieke
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Art Therapy
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Compassion Focused
Emotionally Focused
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
HinduEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dilim Dieke
Hi, I’m Dilim, a licensed master social worker and mental health clinician with more than a decade of experience across social work, youth development, mental health, wellness, education, and community-based settings. I’ve supported adolescents, young adults, adults, parents, and families through counseling, social-emotional support, crisis intervention, care coordination, family engagement, and wellness programming.
I especially enjoy working with adolescents and young adults who are navigating self-esteem, confidence, identity, relationships, social anxiety, loneliness, school or career stress, family expectations, boundaries, and major life transitions. I also work with adults who may be navigating relationships, family dynamics, career changes, personal growth, loneliness, or simply feeling ready for something different in their lives.
My approach is person-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to create a supportive space where you can better understand yourself, recognize your strengths, process what you’re experiencing, and identify meaningful next steps.
As a first-generation Nigerian-American daughter of immigrants, I also understand some of the complexities of navigating identity, culture, family expectations, and your own aspirations. I bring that lived experience with curiosity rather than assumptions, creating space for each client to define their own values, identity, relationships, and goals.
Ultimately, I believe therapy doesn’t have to be about becoming a completely different person. Sometimes it’s about getting to know yourself more deeply, trusting yourself, honoring your needs, and becoming more comfortable in your own skin.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My style is warm, collaborative, encouraging, and practical. I want therapy to feel like a space where you can exhale, be yourself, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and figure out what comes next.
You don’t need to come into therapy with everything figured out. We can start wherever you are. I’ll listen without judgment, ask thoughtful questions, help you identify patterns, and work with you to understand what may be getting in the way of feeling more like yourself.
Depending on what you need, our work may include processing emotions and past experiences, building self-esteem and self-compassion, exploring relationships and boundaries, navigating family or cultural expectations, practicing communication skills, making decisions, developing coping strategies, or creating concrete steps toward your goals.
I’m also very strengths-focused. I’ll help you recognize progress and strengths that you may overlook, while gently challenging you when it may be helpful. I believe therapy can be both a place to slow down and process and a place to move forward.
Some sessions may be more reflective and exploratory, while others may be more practical and goal-oriented. We might talk, practice a skill, role-play a difficult conversation, use mindfulness or reflection exercises, or incorporate creative activities when appropriate.
Most importantly, I want you to feel heard, understood, supported, and empowered to make choices that reflect who you are—not who you think you’re supposed to be.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Our first sessions are an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin understanding what brings you to therapy. We’ll talk about your current concerns, what you’ve been experiencing, relevant background and life experiences, your strengths and support systems, and what you hope to get from therapy.
I take a collaborative approach to assessment and treatment planning. Rather than assuming what you need based on a diagnosis or a checklist, I want to understand the person behind the concern and how your experiences, relationships, environment, culture, and strengths may be connected to what you’re experiencing.
When appropriate, we’ll identify treatment goals together and revisit them as our work develops. I use talk therapy as a primary part of my practice, while incorporating evidence-informed interventions and practical tools based on your needs and preferences.
A typical session may involve checking in about what has been happening since our previous session, exploring thoughts and emotions, identifying patterns, processing experiences, and connecting those insights to your goals. Depending on what would be helpful, we may also practice coping skills, work on communication or boundaries, use mindfulness or grounding exercises, role-play a conversation, or identify a concrete next step to work on between sessions.
Some sessions may be focused on deeper processing, while others may be more solution-focused and practical. I don’t believe every session needs to end with homework or a five-step plan. Sometimes the most important work is simply slowing down, feeling what you feel, and developing a deeper understanding of yourself.
My goal is for therapy to be a collaborative process where we continually assess what is helpful and adjust our approach as your needs and goals evolve.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- New York University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1851295810
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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13 reviews
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You are so welcoming and kindhearted. Thank you for being so thoughtful and making me feel adjusted to this new environment.
Less than 1 month agoHB
You created a space where young people like me actually want to be.
Less than 1 month agoJJ
When we first started working together, I was struggling with my confidence and how I saw myself. I had been made to feel like I wasn’t pretty or good enough, and it affected how I felt about myself. Having someone encourage me, listen to me, and help me think about things differently made a real difference. I became more confident in myself and learned how to handle situations when I felt overwhelmed or tense.
Less than 1 month agoPS
After moving upstate for college, I went through a really difficult adjustment period and experienced a significant decline in my mental health. Working with Dilim gave me a space where I could process what I was experiencing and get the encouragement and guidance I needed.
With Dilim's support, I was able to get through my first semester and ultimately complete my first year of college. Over time, I felt more stable and grounded, built stronger friendships, became more connected on campus, and felt more confident navigating college life. Having someone who already understood me and could support me through such a major transition meant a lot.
Less than 1 month agoAB
After moving upstate for college, I went through a really difficult adjustment period and experienced a significant decline in my mental health. Reaching back out for support gave me a space where I could process what I was experiencing and get the encouragement and guidance I needed.
With that support, I was able to get through my first semester and ultimately complete my first year of college. Over time, I felt more stable and grounded, built stronger friendships, became more connected on campus, and felt more confident navigating college life. Having someone who already understood me and could support me through such a major transition meant a lot.
Less than 1 month agoAB
Having someone who could listen to what I was going through without making assumptions was really important to me. I was navigating my own identity and experiences while also figuring out how to communicate with my family. Dilim gave me a space to process everything, helped me think through how I wanted to respond, and encouraged me to trust myself.
Less than 1 month agoSL
After going through a really difficult period in my life, including experiencing homelessness, I remembered the support and sense of community I experienced through the wellness programming. That experience stayed with me, and eventually I reached back out for help finding resources and support.
The encouragement I received helped me recognize that I could create that kind of supportive space for myself and others, too. I’m now in a much more stable place in my life, with my own apartment, and I’ve been inspired to create spaces that support mental health and wellbeing.
Less than 1 month agoMK
Working with you helped me recognize how much I was overthinking and how much it could affect my mood and decision-making. You helped me develop strategies to manage those thoughts instead of letting them take over. I also became more confident socially and more comfortable putting myself out there. I really appreciated having someone who listened, encouraged me, and gave me tools I could actually use.
Less than 1 month agoCD
I wasn’t too sure how this would go, but I feel better after speaking with you. I feel supported during our check-in. I don’t feel like my school counselor really listens to me or connects with me, but I don’t feel that way with you.
Less than 1 month agoDW
Being a single parent with multiple children, I was so focused on taking care of everyone else that I often put myself last. I needed someone who could listen without judgment, help me think through what I was experiencing, and remind me that taking care of myself was important too.
Dilim was incredibly supportive and encouraging. She helped me think through practical ways to prioritize my wellbeing while still managing my responsibilities as a parent. I always felt heard, supported, and encouraged when we talked.
Less than 1 month agoNB
When we first started working together, I was struggling with my confidence and how I saw myself. I had been made to feel like I wasn’t pretty or good enough, and it affected how I felt about myself. Having someone encourage me, listen to me, and help me think about things differently made a real difference. I became more confident in myself and learned how to handle situations when I felt overwhelmed or tense.
Less than 1 month agoPS
This is one of the reasons why I like HEAF connecting with a great mentor like you. Thank you for encouraging me and supporting me in our sessions.
Less than 1 month agoTM
Dilim has a way of making you feel like your experiences matter. She listens, encourages you, and helps you recognize strengths you may not see in yourself. I appreciated having someone who could both support me emotionally and help me think through what I could actually do next.
Less than 1 month agoAP
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What practice does Dilim Dieke work with?
Dilim Dieke works with Sol Health.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dilim Dieke?
Dilim Dieke frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dilim Dieke on their profile.
What languages does Dilim Dieke speak?
Dilim Dieke speaks English.
How do patients rate Dilim Dieke in reviews?
13 patients have reviewed Dilim Dieke. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.