- Focus on relationships
- Practical coping tools
- Values centered work
About Nikkia
Nikkia Evans is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience. She brings steady support to people facing worry, relationship strain, addiction concerns, and grief. Her approach is respectful and down-to-earth. She encourages small, realistic steps when life feels overwhelming.
Evans listens first and then adjusts how she talks and plans work together. She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice values and take actions that matter to them.
Attachment-focused work is part of how she helps people understand connection and intimacy patterns. She aims to make conversations about relationships clear and useful, not confusing. Dialectical behavior ideas are used when emotions feel intense and steady coping skills are needed.
Her background includes long clinical experience across a range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and codependency. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver strain, end-of-life issues, and multicultural concerns. The LCSW credential stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and reflects her clinical role.
Sessions are offered in English and her practice is based in Indiana. She asks people to select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that line up with what matters. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is practical for stress, sleep problems, and mood concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape how people relate now and can clarify intimacy and trust issues.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then try methods that fit. If one way of working isn’t helping, adjustments are made together so the plan matches the person’s needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use video or phone choices based on comfort and bandwidth. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and tools to everyday routines rather than requiring major schedule changes.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, trauma and abuse, and codependency among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She listens and adapts conversation to each person. Expect practical skills, clear discussion about relationships, and help setting small steps toward goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and her practice is located in Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with people within the supported region.
How much does therapy cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.