Hi there, I'm Nia!

I am a Licensed Therapist in California (LCSW #88866). I work with high-performing professionals and couples, focusing on how you think, regulate, and make decisions under pressure. My approach is practical and structured, helping you improve clarity, communication, and how you function in high-demand environments.

My focus

I work with high-performing professionals, leaders, entrepreneurs, and couples across industries including law, medicine, and tech. I support clients experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety, and relationship challenges, especially those navigating high levels of responsibility and decision-making.

My approach

My approach is clinical and practical, grounded in CBT and self-awareness. I help you identify patterns driving over-responsibility and internal pressure while strengthening how you regulate, think clearly, and respond with intention. The focus is on improving how you function under pressure.

My communication style

My style is direct, grounded, and supportive. I create a structured space where you can think clearly without feeling judged. Clients experience clarity, accountability, and practical guidance, while feeling understood and supported in how they process and respond to pressure.

My journey to mental healthcare

Historically, I have always been drawn to this work through a strong value for healthy leadership and understanding how we lead ourselves shapes how we navigate the world. I enjoy supporting clients in recognizing how their body and past experiences influence their present, helping them build awareness and create lasting change.

My goals for you

I approach goals by helping you identify what is creating pressure or inefficiency, then breaking that into clear, practical steps. We focus on improving how you think and respond so your goals are realistic, actionable, and aligned with how you want to function.

Our first session

In our first session, we focus on understanding your beliefs and creating a space where you feel comfortable and supported. I’ll ask thoughtful, direct questions to gently identify patterns and begin outlining a clear, practical path forward based on your needs.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Christian Counseling

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Mindfulness-Based

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Mental Health from California State University, Sacramento.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

1950 University Ave Suite 500A, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Nia Ridgle