Nikkia Evans, LCSW
Therapist in Indiana
Nikkia Evans is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience in mental health care.
- Licensed inIndiana
- License34006972A
- NPI 1669811402
- Experience25+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Nikkia
Nikkia Evans is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience in mental health care. She works from Indiana and helps people manage common and complex challenges. Her approach is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and a straightforward style that aims to make therapy feel accessible.
She listens first and tailors conversations to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and skills people can use between meetings.
Background and approach
She draws on Attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds affect current relationships and feelings. Nikkia also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. She brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and shift them into manageable actions.
These methods are used in plain language rather than jargon. Clients come for many reasons, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, substance concerns, sleep troubles, anger, and coping with life changes. She also addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and multicultural concerns.
Her background includes work with co-occurring conditions and compassion fatigue. Nikkia aims to create a collaborative space where people feel heard and can practice new ways of coping. She encourages gradual progress and checks in on what is most useful for each person.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and she supports people through that beginning.
Credentials
- LCSW (Indiana)
- License 34006972A · expires April 2026
- NPI
- 1669811402 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Nikkia lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
Approaches Nikkia names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment-informed care and online options
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice how they connect, cope, and respond to closeness so they can try new ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed actions even when difficult feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into manageable steps people can practice between sessions.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and preferences, then try techniques that fit those needs. If something isn’t helpful, adjustments are made together until a better fit is found.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people maintain face-to-face interaction while staying at home. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter updates, journaling between sessions, or notes when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy or changing schedules.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Nikkia commonly address?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addictions, sleep problems, anger, and coping with life changes, among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is respectful and straightforward. She focuses on listening, practical skills, and tailoring sessions to what each person needs.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of professional experience in mental health practice to her work with clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW and practices from Indiana.
In what language are sessions offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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