Nireka Dhameja

Professional Counselor Associate

Expertise & Specialties:

Trauma Recovery and Healing
Anxiety and Depression
BIPOC Mental Health & Identity
Child, Adolescent, and Adult Therapy
Emotional Awareness and Self-Compassion
Life Transitions and Self-Discovery

Therapy Approaches & Training:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS - informed)
Play Therapy
Positive Psychotherapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Strength-Based and Trauma-Informed Care

Meet Nireka:
I believe that we each have a spark within us—something worth discovering, nurturing, and celebrating. My goal is to create a warm and compassionate space where you feel safe to be your authentic self. With humor, heart, and curiosity, I welcome clients as they are, knowing that healing begins with connection.

I work with children (ages 7+) , adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and challenges related to identity. I’m especially passionate about supporting individuals from BIPOC communities and strive to offer therapy that is both systemic and empowering.

My work is grounded in strength-based and trauma-informed care. I integrate ACT, CBT, IFS, play therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and positive psychology to support each client’s unique path toward emotional balance, healing, and personal growth. I believe therapy is a space to reconnect with your inner voice, deepen self-compassion, and find renewed vitality.

Clinical Background:
I am a Professional Counselor Associate and my training reflects a strong foundation in both evidence-based practices and depth-oriented therapies. I continually seek to understand how individual experience intersects with systems of identity, culture, and belonging.

What to Expect in Therapy:
Our work together will be collaborative, flexible, and rooted in trust. I bring a gentle and affirming presence to help you explore your inner world and move toward the clarity, calm, and joy you deserve.

Healing can be a tricky and beautiful process—and just by being here, you’ve already taken the first step. I’d be honored to walk alongside you as you move toward greater wholeness.