- Grief support
- Caregiver stress
- Career coping
About Niya
With three years of clinical experience, Niya guides people through challenges like depression, anxiety, and compassion fatigue. She also supports those affected by cancer and caregivers who carry ongoing stress and emotional burden. Her focus includes hospice and end-of-life counseling when people need help navigating hard decisions and feelings.
Sessions emphasize the client's strengths and lived experience. Niya works with clients to set clear goals and identify steps that feel doable. She uses talk-based techniques and solution-focused strategies so sessions stay practical and outcome oriented.
Her approach is collaborative rather than prescriptive. Clients can expect to be listened to, asked reflective questions, and offered tools to try between sessions. Progress is tracked against the goals the client chooses.
People looking for help with grief, caregiver strain, or adjusting to health-related life changes will find a straightforward and compassionate clinician. Niya encourages small, steady steps toward greater clarity, emotional relief, and day-to-day coping.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Connecticut
Languages
English
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Talk therapy focuses on conversation and reflection to help clients make sense of feelings and plan next steps. It is useful for grief, career decisions, and coping with life changes because it creates space to tell your story and identify practical actions.Solution-focused techniques concentrate on small, achievable goals and on what already works for the person. These methods help people break large problems into manageable steps and test short-term changes that can reduce stress or improve daily routines.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will discuss goals, try strategies, and adjust the plan together based on what helps most. This collaborative process aims to match methods to the client's needs and preferences rather than assuming a single path.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also offers options for people who find it less disruptive to join from a convenient location. Ask about the session format when you schedule so you can plan around work, caregiving, or medical appointments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Niya commonly address?
She helps people with grief, low self-esteem, career challenges, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include cancer, caregiver stress, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and collaborative. Sessions focus on listening, practical problem solving, and building coping skills.
How long has she been practicing?
She has three years of clinical experience working with individuals through emotional challenges and life transitions.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.