Kafi Oseni

Contributing Faculty
College of Social and Behavioral Health
School of Counseling
M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Dr. Kafilat Oseni is a dedicated educator and mental health professional with a broad background in counseling, supervision, and research. She earned her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Walden University in 2024. Since November 2024, Dr. Oseni has served as a Contributing Faculty at Walden University, where she shares her expertise in counseling and research with graduate and doctoral students.

Dr. Oseni has extensive teaching experience, having previously worked as a teaching assistant for both master's and doctoral-level courses. She taught Research Theory, Design, and Methods at the master’s level and Research Methods and Program Evaluation at the doctoral level at Walden University. Additionally, Dr. Oseni served as a teaching assistant for Introduction to Abnormal Psychology at Albany State University, further solidifying her passion for education and mentoring students in the field of psychology and counseling.

Professionally, Dr. Oseni has worked in diverse settings, including community-based mental health services, psychiatric hospitals (both inpatient and outpatient), corrections, and with local law enforcement. She has also maintained a private practice, offering counseling services to individuals and families. Dr. Oseni is deeply committed to addressing mental health challenges across various populations and settings.

Dr. Oseni's current research interests focus on infertility among Nigerian women, a subject she hopes to expand upon in her future work, with an emphasis on understanding the unique cultural, social, and psychological aspects related to infertility in this population. She is dedicated to contributing meaningful research that supports the mental and emotional well-being of marginalized communities.

Education

PhD, Walden University

MA, Argosy University

BA, Albany State University