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Nakita Waddle

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Somewhere along the way, you may have become so focused on getting through each day that you've lost sight of yourself. Whether you're carrying depression, relationship challenges, grief, or the weight of constant stress, it can feel like you're simply surviving instead of living the life you want. You deserve a space where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself, and remember that your wellbeing matters too. I provide virtual therapy for adolescents and adults throughout Alabama, helping people navigate depression, stress management, grief and loss, and relationship issues while also supporting women's issues, family concerns, physical health challenges, chronic conditions, and the emotional impact these experiences can have on everyday life. My goal is to help you feel understood, recognize your strengths, and move toward a life that feels healthier, more balanced, and more fulfilling.

My approach to therapy

I believe therapy should help you better understand yourself while giving you practical tools to create meaningful, lasting change. Together, we'll explore the experiences, thoughts, emotions, and relationships that have shaped your journey while identifying strengths you can continue building on long after therapy ends. You may have come to therapy because of depression, overwhelming stress, grief, or relationship challenges, only to realize those experiences are affecting your confidence, family life, emotional wellbeing, or ability to care for yourself. Women's issues, physical health concerns, chronic conditions, and family stress can become closely connected to those experiences as well. Rather than treating each challenge separately, we'll explore how they influence one another so we can create meaningful change that supports every part of your life. Depending on your goals, I may incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns, Person Centered Therapy to create a supportive space where you feel heard and understood, Motivational Interviewing to strengthen lasting change, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy to help you build practical strategies that move you toward the life you want.

What you can expect from me

You don't need to have everything figured out before your first session. During our first few appointments, we'll take time to understand your story, explore what you hope will be different, and create goals that feel meaningful and realistic for your life. As we continue working together, you'll have a space where you can be honest about your experiences, celebrate your progress, and develop practical tools that help you navigate life's challenges with greater confidence. I'll meet you with warmth, compassion, and encouragement while supporting you at a pace that feels right for you. My hope is that you'll leave therapy feeling more connected to yourself, more resilient, and confident that lasting change is possible one step at a time. Whenever you're ready, I'd be honored to support you on your journey.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Humorous, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Alabama A & M
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Alabama)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, End of life care, Physical health issues, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English