Najma Ainanshe

Locations: Telehealth

I’m Najma Ainanshe, LMSW, LSWAIC. I believe one of the most important parts of therapy is having a space where you can be open, feel heard and work through what’s happening in your life without fear of judgment. I approach therapy with compassion, authenticity and the belief that meaningful change looks different for everyone.

My clinical experience includes community mental health, crisis intervention and intensive family therapy. I’ve worked with individuals and families experiencing emotional and behavioral concerns, anxiety, depression, family and relationship challenges, stress and difficult life transitions. My experiences have taught me to look beyond the immediate concern and understand the whole person, including the relationships, experiences and circumstances that influence their well-being.

In our work together, I want you to feel that therapy is something we’re doing with you, not to you. I’ll listen, ask questions, challenge you when appropriate and help you recognize patterns that may be getting in the way of where you want to be. We can work on developing practical coping skills, improving communication, strengthening relationships and creating changes that feel realistic for your life.

My approach is strengths-based and individualized, incorporating cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, person-centered, trauma-informed and family-based interventions according to your needs. I recognize that you bring your own experiences, values, culture and strengths into therapy, and those are important parts of our work together.

You don’t need to have everything figured out before beginning therapy. Sometimes the first step is simply having a place to sort through what you’re carrying. My goal is to help you gain greater understanding, develop confidence in yourself and build skills that continue to serve you long after our work together.