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Nikelah Hughes

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Stress, and Women's Issues

Great to meet you!

Hi, I’m Nikelah, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I’m passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges with empathy and practical support. I specialize in helping clients manage anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and women’s health concerns. My approach is grounded in creating a nonjudgmental space where you can feel truly heard, understood, and empowered to make the lasting changes you deserve. Together, we’ll work to help you build resilience, find clarity, and move forward with confidence.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I believe therapy should be a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative—together, we'll explore what's going on in your life and create a plan that works for you. I use evidence-based tools like CBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you manage anxiety, overcome self-doubt, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence. Whether you’re dealing with stress, relationship struggles, or trying to move past a difficult time, I’ll meet you where you are and help you move forward at your own pace. My strength lies in creating a safe space where we can dive deep into what matters to you.

What you can expect from our first session

Clients can expect to leave our sessions with a deeper understanding of themselves, practical tools for managing stress, and strategies for navigating anxiety, depression, or life transitions. Over time, you’ll build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and gain the confidence to handle life's challenges with clarity and strength. Ultimately, my goal is to help you feel more connected to your true self and move forward with a sense of purpose and empowerment.


Nikelah's style is

Warm
Open-minded
Direct

Insurance carriers Nikelah accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
United Healthcare

More about Nikelah

MSW (Master of Social Work) at Norfolk State University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents and Adults
More specialties: Family Issues, Men's Issues, and Relationship Issues
Modalities: Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Structural Family, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Strength-Based, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Narrative Therapy