Kayla Ajayi, PhD

Clinical Director

Dr. Kayla Ajayi (formerly Phillips) is a Licensed Psychologist (#PSY004676) in the state of Georgia.

Dr. Ajayi earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Georgia State University, where she graduated cum laude and was inducted into Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. She later attended Auburn University, earning both her M.A. and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. While at Auburn, Dr. Ajayi was selected as a Presidential Graduate Opportunity Program Fellow and conducted research focused on the experiences of Black students in academic settings.

Dr. Ajayi completed her American Psychological Association-accredited doctoral internship at American University’s Counseling Center in Washington, D.C. There, she provided time-limited dynamic psychotherapy, facilitated group therapy for students of color, delivered outreach presentations, and provided clinical supervision to an advanced-level practicum student. She later returned to Georgia State University to complete her postdoctoral fellowship at the university’s Counseling Center. During her fellowship, she provided long-term integrative psychotherapy, facilitated manualized group therapy for survivors of suicide, and provided clinical supervision.

Dr. Ajayi approaches clinical practice through a multicultural and social justice-oriented lens. Her therapeutic style is integrative and primarily informed by feminist therapy and time-limited dynamic psychotherapy. She strives to help clients reconnect with their authentic selves, honor their needs and wants, and create lives that are more closely aligned with their values. Her clinical interests include racial trauma, women’s issues, identity development, depression, and anxiety.

Outside of her professional work, Dr. Ajayi enjoys discovering new brunch spots and rooftops around the city, exploring dog parks and nature trails with her two dogs, spending time with family and friends, and traveling the world with her husband.