Dr. Olusola Togun-Butler
My name is Olusola, but I go by a shorter version of my name, Sola. I am the Founder of Butterfly Counseling Services, LCSW, P.C. I am a Nigerian American who has lived in Scotland, Nigeria, and the US. I immigrated to the United States with my immediate family at the age of 12.
I am bilingual, speaking English and Yoruba fluently. I love to travel around the world to learn about different cultures. I have been on medical mission trips to India, Tanzania, the Philippines, and Kenya. I established the Victoria Ibironke Togun Scholarship Fund to provide educational opportunities to young girls and women in developing countries.
I have a Ph.D. in Education from Northcentral University, a Master’s degree in Social Work from Silberman School of Social Work, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Brooklyn College. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the States of New York, New Jersey, and Ohio. I provide individual, couple, and family therapy sessions to adults and adolescents in New York and e-therapy (live video) sessions in the States of New York, New Jersey, and Ohio.
I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist, a New York City Cognitive Behavior Therapy Association member, and a member of Kappa Delta Pi. I am the former Associate Chairperson and Assistant Professor in the Human Services Department at St. Joseph’s University. I published a children’s book, “Where Do You Keep The Lions? An African Girl’s First Day of School in America. I am an award-winning international speaker who highlights the importance of mental health and wellness while offering solutions to minimize stress, prevent burnout, and achieve balance for industry conferences, colleges/universities, agencies, and corporations. I have worked for Talkspace, Brightpoint Health, Community Counseling and Mediation, Zane State College, Catholic Charities, Hamilton Madison House, and Graham Windham Services to Families and Children. Advocacy, social justice, and humanizing mental health are my passions.
Email: Sola@butterflycounselingservices.com