Jamila Ajanaku

Therapist II
LAC
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Jamila Ajanaku is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) with a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling and has experience providing individual counseling to children, adolescents, and adults in community mental health settings.

Her clinical approach integrates evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and trauma-informed care. In addition to psychotherapy, she has experience with crisis intervention, case management, treatment planning, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to connect clients with resources that support long-term wellness.

She is passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment where clients feel empowered to achieve their goals.

Jamila says, "As an African American therapist from Tennessee, I value creating an affirming and inclusive space where clients from diverse cultural, racial, and identity backgrounds feel seen, respected, and empowered. I have experience supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community and am committed to providing gender-affirming, identity-affirming care through ongoing education, cultural humility, and evidence-based practice."

She believes in meeting clients where they are and collaborating with them to achieve their personal goals in a safe and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.

Outside of work, Jamila enjoys spending quality time with her wife, their two daughters, and their two Shi pooh puppies, Nova and Milo. She believes the strongest connections are built through authenticity,