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Nikkia Evans

Compassionate, experienced LCSW guiding practical change

LCSW Indiana

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Nikkia

Nikkia Evans is an LCSW with 25 years of clinical experience who practices in Indiana. She brings a long-standing commitment to supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and a wide range of life adjustments.

Background and approach

Her work also encompasses concerns such as depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleep disruption, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD, along with additional attention to aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and multicultural considerations.

Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversation and treatment to each person’s distinct needs. Nikkia integrates evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to create practical, goal-oriented plans.

She frames the therapeutic process as a collaborative effort, helping clients build coping strategies, clarify values, and manage symptoms as they navigate life transitions and complex emotional concerns.

Integrating evidence-based approaches in online care

Many of Nikkia's methods are well suited to remote work and focus on actionable skills and deeper understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress management. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values and mindful acceptance of difficult emotions while building committed action toward meaningful goals, which can help with grief, chronic illness, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and emotional bonds to improve how people relate to others and repair interpersonal difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of collaborative care; Nikkia will work with clients to determine which methods best align with their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring to sessions. That collaborative planning aims to tailor practical strategies and longer-term growth steps rather than offering one fixed path.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and revisit material between synchronous sessions when helpful.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?
Nikkia works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and intimacy-related issues, sleeping difficulties, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring dialogue and treatment to each person’s needs using a collaborative, client-centered stance.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience providing mental health support across numerous concerns and care settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the credential LCSW with the licence detail IN LCSW 34006972A and practices in Indiana.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English; she is not listed as offering other languages and is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and availability.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyHospice and end-of-life counselingJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concerns

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English