- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT
- Attachment-based work
About Nikkia
Nikkia Evans is an LCSW licensed in Indiana with 25 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, and trauma. Her work also covers sleep problems, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions focus on identifying strong emotions, recognizing unhelpful patterns, and building clearer ways of relating to oneself and others. Conversations are direct and practical so clients can try changes between appointments.
Nikkia’s background includes long-term clinical practice helping people manage difficult transitions and chronic stress. She also has experience with caregiver strain, aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and veteran and armed forces concerns. Multicultural issues and co-morbidity are part of her practice focus.
In sessions she draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships and earlier experiences shape current feelings and reactions. She combines that with client-centered techniques to keep the work grounded in the person’s priorities. This mix is aimed at practical steps you can use in daily life.
Clients who reach out are asked to complete a short questionnaire before scheduling a first appointment. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps name and work with intense emotions tied to relationship patterns and attachment. In online sessions this means spending time noticing feelings in the moment and tracking how partners or close others respond. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and taking actions that reflect personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current expectations and responses. That approach is useful when patterns of closeness or distance are causing repeated conflict or loneliness. Nikkia typically blends these approaches so the work stays focused on feelings, behaviors, and clear next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together decide which methods to use. That collaborative process helps match strategies to what the client needs most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so sessions fit into busy days. Licensed professionals can use video or phone in different ways to focus on emotion processing, behavior change, and practical coping skills without changing the clinical material.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and trauma among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with ACT, CBT, attachment-based and client-centered approaches to focus on emotions and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working in clinical settings with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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