Licensed clinical social worker recordKentucky
Nikkia Harper, LCSW
Kentucky
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Kentucky
- LCSW, licence 256341
- NPI
- 1477057081
- Experience
- 23 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kentucky
These details come from information Nikkia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT focused
- Parenting concerns
- Depression support
About Nikkia
Nikkia Harper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky with 23 years of professional experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and attention challenges such as ADHD. She communicates in English and practices in Kentucky.
Harper focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. She asks about what is happening now, what has helped before, and what small changes could make routines easier. Sessions typically include clear goals, simple tools to manage symptoms, and check-ins on progress between visits.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means looking at how thoughts, behavior, and feelings interact, and trying small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. She helps people break problems into manageable pieces and practice concrete skills for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns.
She also supports people facing related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, blended family challenges, communication problems, divorce and separation, fertility and eating issues. Conversations focus on what is getting in the way of daily functioning and what realistic steps can be taken next.
Harper invites clients to take part in planning care and to use their own strengths in making changes. To begin, readers are asked to follow the site's intake steps to match and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How Cognitive Behavioral Work Transfers to Online Care
CBT focuses on how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings connect. In practice that means naming unhelpful thoughts, testing them with small experiments, and practicing new behaviors that reduce anxiety or low mood. This approach is helpful for stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges like ADHD where routines and coping skills matter.Working out which methods fit best is part of the therapy process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which CBT techniques to try and will adjust based on goals, daily demands, and what feels workable in real life. The emphasis is on practical skills and regular review rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick adjustment is needed and reduce travel time on busy days. Clients and therapist then focus on concrete steps to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning rather than lengthy explanations of technique.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. Additional areas include issues like attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and divorce.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, skills-based approach informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and trying small, concrete changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional work experience. That span covers a range of clinical settings and common life stressors.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - and is licensed in Kentucky. Her practice and licensing are noted for Kentucky.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking through the site's scheduling steps.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers