Bola Badmus

I believe in the power of language, culture, and genuine connection to make therapy work. As an LCSW-C fluent in English and Yoruba, I bring both clinical depth and cultural understanding to my practice — creating space for clients from diverse backgrounds to feel truly seen and heard without having to translate themselves first.

Since 2016, I've worked across community mental health, schools, residential settings, and partial hospitalization programs, supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, OCD, domestic violence, and life transitions. I consider myself an agent of hope — helping clients build resilience, find healing, and rewrite the narratives of their lives one session at a time.

I'm trained at the University of Maryland and take a holistic approach — considering how physical health, relationships, culture, community, and spirituality shape each person's well-being.

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and deeply individualized. I tailor treatment to each person's needs, strengths, and cultural context — drawing from a wide range of evidence-based frameworks.

For trauma and PTSD, I use Trauma-Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Seeking Safety — the latter specifically for clients navigating trauma alongside substance use. CBT addresses the thought patterns driving anxiety and depression. Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps clients understand the inner parts carrying old pain. Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Somatic therapy work with the emotional and physical dimensions of healing. Narrative Therapy helps you examine and rewrite the story you've been telling about yourself.

I also consider physical health, relationships, work, spirituality, and community as part of the whole picture — because healing rarely happens in isolation from the life around you.

The first session is focused on getting to know one another and creating a foundation built on safety, trust, and mutual understanding. I recognize that beginning therapy can bring up a range of feelings — it's completely normal to feel nervous.

We'll talk about what has brought you to therapy, explore your current concerns, and discuss what you're hoping to achieve. You are always in control of what you share — there is no pressure to discuss painful experiences before you feel ready.

Most importantly, this is a chance for both of us to determine whether we're a good fit. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in successful therapy, and I want you to feel heard, respected, and supported from the very first session.