Dr. Alex Ajayi

Licensed Psychologist and Proprietor

I help individuals and couples navigate difficult thoughts, emotions, relationships, and life transitions while building lives that feel more meaningful and aligned with what matters most to them. I have particular experience helping clients with:

  • Anxiety and chronic stress

  • Trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  • Relationship conflict or disconnection

  • Questions about identity, meaning, or direction

  • Academic, career, or life transitions

  • Difficulties related to food, body image, or eating

  • Feeling stuck, emotionally overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward

My approach to Therapy

At times, efforts to avoid or control painful thoughts and feelings can leave us feeling increasingly stuck. Therapy can provide a space to approach these experiences with greater openness, develop a more flexible relationship with them, and take meaningful action toward the life and relationships you want. My work is strongly informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and I also integrate other evidence-based approaches, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and individuals

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Person-Centered Therapy

Education and Clinical Experience

I hold a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Minnesota. I have provided psychotherapy and assessment services in diverse clinical settings including hospitals, community clinics, private practice, and academic centers. These experiences have prepared me to work with a wide range of concerns while tailoring treatment to each client’s individual needs and goals.

Research & Teaching

In addition to clinical practice, I am an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Minnesota, where I conduct research, teach specialized courses in counseling psychology, and advise undergraduate and graduate students. I also direct the Identity and Well-Being Research Lab at the University of Minnesota, where I work with a team of graduate and undergraduate students conducting research focused on the intersection of identity, culture, and well-being. For my recent publications, visit my Google Scholar page.