I have been a Licensed Clinical Therapist since 2012. I specialize in treatment for adolescents and young adults, relationship exploration for couples, pre-marital counseling, family issues, women’s issues, life adjustment issues and trauma.
There are times where you will need to navigate life’s challenges - this is where I can partner with you. I am experienced in treating symptoms of anxiety, depression, life cycle changes, PTSD, trauma, and guiding clients through life skill building. My mode of therapy includes a hands-on and holistic approach, as well as the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Theory, Strength-Based Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Expressive Art & Music Inspired Therapy and Life Skill Building. It is important to heal your mind, body and spirit collectively.
Are you ready to uncover, face and reconcile your past trauma or resolve conflict with important people in your life? Then maybe the time is now to make the first step. You can do it!
Therapy offers many opportunities to become a lifelong learner of oneself. It creates a path of evolved thinking and new behaviors to apply as you walk along your journey toward your best self. As your therapist, I am committed to walking alongside you, until you are ready to fly.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MI LMSW 6801094610
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Very soothing calm voice, helps you relax. She dosent pressure me to talk about anything only if I want to.
Written on May 22, 2023 after therapy with Nikkia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Nikkia was fantastic, I desperately needed help with something I was going through and she came in at the right time and gave me some excellent and tangible tools to use. They allowed me to get better quickly! Nikkia listened to me very carefully and offered suggestions about how I could tackle my own issues, without offering any judgement at all. I highly recommend Nikkia.
Written on May 11, 2023 after therapy with Nikkia for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, and coping with life changes
Nikkia is a thoughtful, caring, nurturing and empowering therapist. After only a few minutes into our first session I felt at ease and knew that I was in a safe environment so that I was receptive to her advice. I feel strongly that her guidance was pivotal to my ability to work through a very stressful time in my life. I am grateful that she was placed in my life path.
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Nikkia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Brilliant therapist! I've seen 6 therapists in my life, Nikkia's the first one I really click with. She gets me, and she's fabulous with her analysis. I can see vast improvement in myself, and it's only been about 3 months
Written on May 11, 2022 after therapy with Nikkia for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, adhd, and lgbt
Nikkia is the best therapist I've ever had! She gives me goals that help me look at where I am now and where I want to be. She is really good at helping me uncover things from my past that are affecting my present life and her way is not forceful. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a relationship therapist!
Written on May 09, 2022 after therapy with Nikkia for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and adhd
Kind and understanding
Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Nikkia for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, adhd, anger management, and intimacy-related issues