Therapist profile
Nikkia Harper, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Parenting and Anxiety
Continue with NikkiaAbout
- CBT methods
- Parenting concerns
- Stress and mood
About Nikkia
Nikkia Harper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 23 years of professional experience. She is licensed in Kentucky and works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, depression, and ADHD.
She describes clients as the experts in their own stories and focuses on practical ways to move forward. Sessions are aimed at identifying strengths and building on them. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what can change day to day.
Her background includes long-term work supporting people through family problems, divorce and separation, and blended family issues. She also has experience with attachment concerns, abandonment, caregiver stress, and aging or geriatric issues. This practical experience informs how she frames problems and goals in sessions.
Nikkia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors. She applies CBT to issues like anxiety, depression, and motivation challenges, while also addressing body image, eating concerns, and chronic illness where they affect mood and daily routines.
People who contact her typically start by identifying a few concrete goals. From there she works on skills, thought patterns, and small behavior changes that fit into everyday life. The emphasis is on gradual, manageable steps rather than quick fixes.
How sessions work
How CBT and online sessions are used together
CBT focuses on spotting the specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It breaks issues down into small parts so you can test new ways of thinking and acting. For anxiety and depression this often means short experiments and skill practice between sessions to see what helps.When parenting or stress are the concern, CBT offers concrete tools for managing strong emotions and adjusting daily routines. The method is behavioral and skills-based, which can make change feel more doable. Nikkia will work with each person to decide which CBT techniques fit their life and goals, and she treats that choice as a collaborative process.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist and client assess goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. They adjust methods over time based on what is working and what needs to change.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before you book. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy home life, shorten routine check-ins, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often use these conveniences to help people keep therapy consistent with everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. Additional areas include family problems, divorce and separation, and caregiver stress.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Sessions aim for practical steps you can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional work experience. That background includes long-term practice with family-related concerns and mood issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Kentucky. Her listed location is Kentucky.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the intake process.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins intake and scheduling.
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