Last edited 09/30/2021

Headshot of Nikiya Pruitt Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Nikiya Pruitt
LCSW

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Headshot of Nikiya Pruitt Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyLGBTQIA related issuesSuicidal ideationTrauma
General Expertise
Work StressRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemRace & Cultural IdentitySocial AnxietyAbuse/Survivors of abuseAnger managementAttachment issuesBody image issuesFamily issuesIdentity developmentLife coachingMen's healthPerformance anxietyPhysical wellnessPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Self HarmSpirituality & religion based issuesWomen's issuesCoping SkillsCouplesFamilies
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyMindfulness PracticesCulturally Sensitive TherapyPerson-Centered TherapyHumanistic TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingMindfulness-Based Cognitive TherapySolution-Focused Brief TherapyCoachingPsychodynamic TherapyRational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyIndividual TherapyMarriage & Couples Counseling
Serves Ages
ParentsYoung Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureIllinois, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 149022566
Training/CertificationsCollaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality
Education
Masters of Social Work from The University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelors of Public Health from Northern Illinois University
Work HistoryMy diverse clinical approach has allowed me the opportunity to bring my unique therapeutic approach to those who have wide range of mental health disorders. After being in the Social Service field for several years, I have been able to diversify my clinical experience by providing cultural humble services to individuals and family members living with HIV/AIDS. Many of whom were undiagnosed, but also had been severely impacted by sexual, verbal, and physical trauma; substance abuse and homelessness; incarceration and vicarious trauma. Furthermore, most of my experience also comes from working with individuals are identify as being apart of the LGBTQ population which also includes those who are on the spectrum and have not yet identified themselves as members of this community.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Nikiya Pruitt, LCSW, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
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