ABOUT Nikia Dennis (Ny & NJ)

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Availability: Evenings (Mon/Tue/Thu 6–9pm · Wed 5:30–10pm)

Couples therapy is the primary focus of Nikia’s practice. She helps partners strengthen their emotional connection, improve communication, work through recurring conflicts, and feel more secure and supported in their relationship. She uses an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy approach to help couples understand the deeper emotions and attachment needs underlying their patterns.

Nikia also works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and relationship concerns. She helps clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained develop practical coping skills, establish healthier boundaries, and improve their emotional well-being.

Nikia Dennis meets clients with steadiness, warmth, and deep respect for everything they have survived. Her approach is supportive, nonjudgmental, collaborative, and goal-oriented. She welcomes feedback and approaches therapy with humility and curiosity—always centered on each client’s goals, pace, and voice.

Adult ADHD

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT): Intensive Training

EMDR Therapy

Family Counseling

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Understanding and Treating OCD

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Master of Social Work

Chamberlain University 

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)