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Nia Henderson

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi I'm Nia! Black queer woman therapist who believe safety, choice, empowerment, and collaboration are the foundation for an enriching therapeutic experience. I am passionate about working with people from diverse cultures, ethnicities, and sexual orientations navigate relationships and challenges related to trauma, racial and gender identity, self-esteem, social and cultural stress, family of origin, depression, anxiety, family dynamics, and life transitions.

I am dedicated to assisting people who feel ready to deepen their understanding of all parts of themselves, cultivate fulfilling relationships, and find (or rediscover) pleasure, balance, and joy in their lives.

My approach to therapy

I draw from various therapy models to honor your inner strengths and intersectional identities while aligning with your present needs and therapeutic goals. I strive to be non-judgmental, affirming, and lovingly challenging in my work, often weaving in humor, imagination, body-based interventions, and artistic expression.

What you can expect from me

First sessions allow me to understand you with more depth and nuance than an intake form can provide. This can look like exploration of your joy, history, present challenges, and relationships with various systems you are a part of (ex. family, culture, society). We will collaboratively discuss goals and what safety/support throughout the process might look like. I hope you can feel into whether or not we're a good therapeutic match!

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Creative, Direct, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Northwestern University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Experiential, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Somatic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Relational, Attachment Based, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Humanistic, Attachment Based Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English