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Dr. Amirah Nelson

(she/they)
Licensed Professional Counselor
Mississippi

In-network with

Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

Anxiety, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Depression, Relationship Issues, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

I received my degrees in Counselor Education and Supervision and Counseling, Holistic Counseling, Psychology, and Biology pre-medicine. I also have a certificate in the creative and expressive arts. I have worked with clients who struggle with a wide range of mental health diagnoses pertaining to substance use, grief, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have also worked in a variety of mental health settings serving children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, and groups.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I utilize a trauma informed counseling approach in my practice which also incorporates humanistic and postmodern theories. This consists of person-centered, feminist, and somatic experiencing modalities.

What you can expect from our first session

Whether clients are navigating trauma, facing life transitions, or seeking personal growth, my role is to offer empathy, understanding, and evidence-based interventions such as EMDR tailored to each client's unique needs. My hope is to provide comprehensive and compassionate counseling services aimed at fostering holistic well-being and empowering clients to navigate life's challenges with resilience and self-discovery!


Amirah's style is

Empowering
Warm
Holistic

Insurance carriers Amirah accepts

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Amirah

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Idaho State University
License type: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Mississippi)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Family Issues, Stress, Grief, Loss, Maternal Mental Health, Women's Issues, and PTSD
Modalities: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Relational, Strength-Based, Humanistic, and Art Therapy