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Niya White

Therapist · Connecticut

Niya White

LCSW

Warm, practical support for life transitions

  • 3 years' experience
  • Based in Connecticut
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
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  • Talk therapy
  • Solution-focused
  • Grief support

About Niya

Niya White is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who guides people through tough emotional moments. She uses talk therapy and solution-focused methods to help clients build coping skills and make concrete changes in their lives.

She helps people facing grief, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, and the stress of life transitions. Compassion fatigue and challenges connected to cancer and caregiving are also areas she addresses. Hospice and end-of-life counseling is included among her focus areas.

Her sessions are collaborative and respectful. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear goals and practical steps. Small, achievable actions are emphasized so progress can be seen between meetings.

With three years of experience, she draws on straightforward talk and problem-solving strategies. The aim is to strengthen coping skills and increase day-to-day functioning rather than rely on long, abstract conversations.

People who choose her often want a warm, steady presence while they figure out next steps. Niya prioritizes lived experience and individual strengths when shaping a plan. If someone is ready, she supports them as they move toward clarity and greater emotional balance.

Areas of expertise

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Connecticut

Languages

English

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Talk therapy focuses on open conversation and emotional support. It involves talking through current problems, finding meaning in experience, and creating realistic next steps to reduce distress. This approach often helps with grief, life transitions, and day-to-day coping.

Solution-focused therapy zeroes in on small, achievable changes. Sessions identify practical steps and strengths a person already has, then build on those to reach short-term goals. This method can be useful for career decisions, self-esteem work, and caregiver stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Niya will collaborate with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts strategies when something is not helping.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow more flexible scheduling. It also permits shorter check-ins when that better fits a day, or video or phone interactions when bandwidth or a quieter setting matters. Discuss session timing and format during the initial scheduling to find what works best.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with grief, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, as well as caregiver stress and cancer-related challenges.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Her style is warm and collaborative, using talk therapy and solution-focused methods to set goals and build practical coping skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and uses that background to support people through transitions and loss.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Connecticut Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW, and practices in Connecticut.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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