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Nikia Edwards

Therapist
17 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

How can we create a life that feels more fulfilling, purposeful, and aligned with your goals? My passion is helping people recognize the possibilities available to them and empowering them with the tools and confidence to create meaningful change.

My approach to therapy

With extensive experience in clinical counseling, education, supervision, and program development, I work with adolescents, teens, young adults, and families navigating life transitions, trauma, substance use recovery, and personal or professional challenges. My approach is collaborative, practical, and strengths-based, meeting you where you are while helping you build toward where you want to be.

What you can expect from me

Whether you're seeking support for healing, growth, or navigating a major life decision, I strive to provide a compassionate space where you can explore solutions, build resilience, and improve your overall quality of life.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    17 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Southern Connecticut State University, PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Capella University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Somatic, Attachment Based, Behavior Management, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Behavior Modification, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Experiential, Seeking Safety, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Relational, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Humanistic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
Next available: Jun 21