
Alex Ajayi
(He/Him/His)
Psychologist
I am committed to helping people lead more satisfying lives.
I am a generalist clinician with training and expertise in working with a variety of presenting issues and mental health conditions. I am committed to providing compassionate and individually-tailored care that reflects the current state of scientific knowledge. As such, he works from an integrated framework and utilizes a range of research-based modalities. In addition to psychotherapy, he enjoys conducting career assessments and psychosocial evaluations for bariatric and gender confirmation surgeries. I hold a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Minnesota. He has provided psychotherapy and assessment services in diverse clinical settings including hospitals, community clinics, private practice, and academic centers. He has extensive experience working with a broad range of concerns and tailoring treatment to meet an individual’s unique needs and goals.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Body Image
- Career
- Eating Concerns
- Infidelity
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Assault
- Sexual Concerns
- Sexual Identity
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Active duty military
- Immigrants
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as queer
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Behavior Therapy
- Eclectic Approaches
- Exposure Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Location
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Preferred One – Minnesota
- Out-of-network insurance
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Psychologist
Minnesota Board of Psychology
LP6472, Minnesota
Education
University of Minnesota
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 2018