- Trauma and abuse
- Addictions support
- Values-based care
About Nia
Her approach centers on helping people notice what matters to them and build small habits that match those values. Sessions focus on practical skills as well as emotional understanding. She uses therapy tools to reduce distressing behaviors and unhelpful thinking patterns while strengthening coping skills.
Nia has worked across a wide range of concerns over three decades. She offers support for addiction and substance issues, trauma and abuse, mood struggles such as depression, and worries about self‑esteem and intimacy. Relationship and family concerns are also part of her practice, along with attention to ADHD and related challenges.
She draws on a mix of approaches including acceptance and commitment work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and emotionally-focused methods. These approaches shape how sessions are paced and what skills are practiced.
People who come to her often want clear steps and steady support. Nia helps set realistic goals and practices skills during sessions so clients can try them in daily life. She invites anyone considering therapy to complete the initial intake steps and schedule a time to begin.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take small committed actions that move them toward those values. It is useful for mood struggles, low self‑esteem, and patterns that keep someone stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments and small behavioral changes. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and managing addictive behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication skills to reduce intense emotional reactions and improve relationships.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help you consider your goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together you can try methods and adjust the plan as you see what helps in everyday life.
Confirm the currently offered session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check‑ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice new skills between meetings and bring real‑life situations into session discussion. Discuss format and timing during the matching process to pick what will work best for you.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, self‑esteem problems, intimacy and relationship issues, family stress, and ADHD among other concerns.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions combine practical skill building with empathic listening. The work often includes noticing values, practicing behavioral changes, and learning emotion regulation skills.
How much experience does the therapist have?
The counselor has over 30 years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
The clinician holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.