Hi there, I'm Dr. Nikia!

I’m a licensed professional counselor with a doctorate in clinical psychology, experienced across inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community settings. I support individuals who carry heavy emotional and professional loads. I specialize in anxiety, burnout, trauma, identity stress, and the pressure to always stay “on.”

My focus

I work with teens and adults navigating burnout, anxiety, trauma, identity stress, and relationship or work pressures. Many feel exhausted from doing it all and want relief from internal expectations.

My approach

I use a collaborative, grounding approach, integrating CBT, mindfulness, narrative, and strengths-based work. Together, we explore patterns, build insight, and develop sustainable coping rooted in your lived experience.

My communication style

I’m warm, validating, and direct when helpful. I listen deeply, encourage reflection, and ask gentle questions that create clarity and insight at your pace.

My journey to mental healthcare

My doctoral training and diverse clinical roles shaped my belief in resilience and the power of being truly seen. I’m driven to provide a space where clients don’t have to carry everything alone.

My goals for you

We identify what matters most and turn it into achievable steps. I support boundary-setting, challenging inner criticism, and building tools that fit real life, celebrating progress without pressure.

Our first session

The first session is a welcoming conversation focused on what brings you in and what you hope to change. We’ll begin clarifying goals and making space for support so you leave feeling grounded and understood.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian, Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Exposure Response Prevention

Gestalt

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Play Therapy

Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 13 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Military/Veterans

Racial Justice

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter
Arlo

+ 15 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) from Northern Arizona University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

3030 N Central Ave Suite 704, Phoenix, AZ 85012

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Dr. Nikia Kirkendoll