About Us

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Hi! My name is Nia (pronounced Nee-Yuh). 

As an emerging Art Therapist, I am passionate about helping people to discover and embrace their inner power using creative exploration and talk therapy to build relationships of trust and transparency with clients on which to expand as we continue our therapeutic journey together.

If your goal is to improve your mental wellness, address specific difficulties or traumas that have had an impact on your life or if you need support in improving your day-to-day life and to build the necessary skills to obtain your goals, my objective is to help you to do just that.

I am an active advocate for the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC community and have worked with people of all ages from young children to the elderly from many different backgrounds, religions, and belief systems. My goal is to create a safe space free of judgment for all of my clients so that we can work together to do what is necessary to attain your goals.

I have experience working with a wide range of individuals in many areas including the following: 

• Individuals with Eating Disorders
• Neurodiverse individuals and people on the Autism Spectrum
• Individuals and families that are or have been part of the DCFS system
• Individuals that are part of the disability community 
• Individuals and families affected by gun violence or gang violence
• Individuals experiencing anxiety and/or depression

I am currently finishing my Masters in Art Therapy at the Art Institute of Chicago and am proud to be beginning my journey here at Profound Peace amongst such a wonderful team! Although I am still studying, I do have eight years of experience working in and with the aforementioned communities with both groups and individuals integrating art into our sessions to promote mental health and wellbeing.