Welcome to the world of counseling! Ms. Nikolya T. Sparks holds a B.A. in Psychology from Grambling State University and an M.A. in Counseling & Guidance from Louisiana Tech University. Licensed as a Professional Counselor in Louisiana and Nationally Certified Counselor, Ms. Sparks is also Certified Grief Informed Professional, Complex Clinical Treatment Provider, Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Certified Advanced Grief Specialist with 30 years of clinical experience.
Currently licensed in Louisiana, Ms. Sparks is here to listen, act, and provide the support you need.
Contact me today to begin your journey to wellness!
https://www.betterhelp.com/nikolya-sparks/
I am a native New Orleanian & proud member of the #WHODAT Nation. I encourage a healthy work-life balance & indulgence in self-care. Some of my self-care activities include prayer, journaling, spending time with my family, festivals, spoiling my two fur babies Bernie & Lady Lola, reading, planning (I’m a proud Planner Babe), traveling & serving my community. I am a Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. I am also mother to one son, Brian Christopher. I'm also fortunate enough to have several "bonus" kids.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, 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), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
LA LPC 2739
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She is very proactive and empowering
Written on Dec 06, 2024 after therapy with Nikolya for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd
Nikolya is awesome! I would recommend to each and everyone.
Written on Jun 21, 2024 after therapy with Nikolya for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Sparks is on of the most thought and prolific individuals I have ever met. Her way breaking things down, hearing me out, and honesty has propelled me to make better decisions for myself and has helped me move forward professionally and socially. I never feel like I'm alone.
Written on Dec 02, 2023 after therapy with Nikolya for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
A true life changing experience. I had the most almost experience with Nikolya!
Written on Jul 14, 2023 after therapy with Nikolya for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Amazing. Wonderful. Very engaging. I have noticed such a positive shift in my overall wellbeing since starting with her. Thank you so much!
Written on Mar 18, 2023 after therapy with Nikolya for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s is an amazing therapist; she is so relatable and create a safe atmosphere where one feels free to completely vulnerable . Thank you so much for our time spent together .
Written on Dec 09, 2022 after therapy with Nikolya for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue