Meet Bolanle Fanilola, MSW, LCSW-C, LICSW
Licensed in: MD, VA, DC Therapist & Practice Owner At The Healing Ventures Wellness Center
Let Me Guess, You are thinking about finally getting a therapist because...
- You’re balancing career, family, and life, but self-care always falls off the list because of your tendency to people-please.
- You’re a pro at “handling it all,” but deep down, you’re exhausted from living for others.
- You’re stuck in a career that pays the bills but doesn’t feed your soul-you want more-and constantly think, “this can’t be all there is to life”.
- You’ve achieved a lot in your career, but your mental health is suffering under the weight of expectations, anxiety, and burnout.
- You’re dealing with family dynamics that make it hard to prioritize yourself, leaving you feeling like you’re always putting others first.
- You’re always feeling misunderstood or unappreciated by your emotionally immature parent(s).
- You’re tired of feeling anxious, overthinking, or being stuck in emotional patterns created by emotionally immature parent(s).
Hi, I’m Bola and I am Here to Help You
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in working with adult children of emotionally immature parents. Using EMDR, I’ll help you build emotional fitness to heal from anxiety, professional burnout, and trauma. Together, we’ll work on practical tools to help you take control of your mental health and well-being. My approach is hands-on and collaborative, providing you with the support and guidance you need to feel empowered in your emotional life.
Healing requires courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.
— Tori Amos
My Background
Growing up as a Nigerian immigrant, I was constantly torn between two worlds—my family’s cultural expectations and society’s demands. The pressure to be the “good girl” left me feeling guilty, like I was never doing enough for either side. For much of my 20s, I lived for everyone else, which led to burnout and a deep disconnection from who I really was.
That’s why I created The Healing Ventures Wellness Center—a space for you to feel seen, heard, and accepted. I’ve been where you are, and I’ve helped over 1,000 individuals reclaim their power, using a blend of evidence-based therapy and real-life strategies. Whether it’s through EMDR, mindfulness, or other approaches, we’ll work together to create lasting change so you can live life on your own terms.
Therapy changed my life. It didn’t just help me heal—it brought me closer to myself, closer to Jesus, and helped me find my true purpose. EMDR taught me the emotional fitness I needed to finally show up authentically. Now, I help people like you—those navigating the challenges of emotionally immature parents, anxiety, and burnout—heal, grow, and take control of their mental health.
Outside of therapy, I’ve traveled to over 25 countries and experienced the magic of group healing. Those experiences inspired me to create a space where mind, body, and spirit come together for true transformation. I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey to wholeness.
Credentials
- Master of Social Work (University of Maryland)
- Licensed in MD, VA, DC
- 10+ years of clinical experience
- Specialized training in EMDR, CBT, DBT, Somatic Experiencing, Mindfulness, and more
- Board-approved clinical supervisor
