Our Story
About Adwera
A culturally grounded practice dedicated to healing the whole person — mind, heart, and spirit.
Who We Are
Adwera Wellness & Counseling
Founded by Patience Ashong, LADC, Adwera Wellness & Counseling draws inspiration from Adwera — the Twi name for purslane, a resilient herb known throughout West Africa for its healing and restorative properties.
The practice is built on the belief that every person deserves a safe space to process life's challenges, reclaim their sense of self, and cultivate mental and emotional well-being.
Through compassionate care, evidence-based therapeutic approaches, and cultural sensitivity, we help individuals and families navigate life's complexities and move toward healing and wholeness.
Meet the Founder
Patience Ashong
Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor | LADC | Connecticut
Patience Ashong is a Connecticut-licensed mental health professional with a deep passion for guiding individuals and families toward lasting emotional wellness. As the founder of Adwera Wellness & Counseling, she brings warmth, clinical expertise, and a culturally grounded perspective to every client relationship.
Drawing on her background and lived experience as an immigrant woman of African descent, Patience brings a unique understanding of the intersecting challenges her clients face — including cultural identity, intergenerational trauma, addiction recovery, family dynamics, and life transitions.
She specializes in trauma-informed care, substance use recovery, and culturally responsive counseling, offering both in-person and telehealth sessions throughout Connecticut. Her therapeutic style blends evidence-based practices with genuine compassion, creating a space where clients feel truly seen and supported.
"Healing begins when people feel safe enough to tell their stories and strong enough to begin rewriting them."— Patience Ashong
Patience Ashong, LADC
Founder & Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Our Philosophy
What We Believe
Healing begins with understanding and self-awareness
Emotional wellness is essential for living a balanced life
Cultural identity and lived experiences matter in therapy
Compassion and empathy are foundational to transformation
Resilience can be cultivated even after life's deepest challenges
Evidence-Based Practices
Our Therapeutic Approaches
Our Mission
To empower individuals, families, and communities to achieve emotional well-being and mental clarity through compassionate counseling, culturally responsive care, and evidence-based therapeutic practices.
Our Vision
To create a community where mental health is prioritized, stigma is reduced, and individuals feel supported in their journey toward healing, personal growth, and resilience.