- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness practice
About Niyabinghi
Niyabinghi Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky with four years of professional experience. She works with adults managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, addiction, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, career shifts, and ADHD. Sessions are presented in a straightforward, interactive manner that centers the client.
Thomas favors clear conversation over jargon. She aims to listen first and follow the client's pace. She does not push change; instead she helps people consider options and take steps when they feel ready. This practical stance applies whether someone is wrestling with resentment at work, frequent temper flare-ups at home, or the exhaustion that follows caregiving.
Her methods blend client-centered conversation with evidence-based tools. Cognitive behavioral strategies are used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors. Motivational interviewing supports people who are unsure about change and helps them find reasons they want to move forward.
Solution-focused techniques keep sessions goal-oriented, breaking larger problems into manageable steps. Mindfulness-based practices are woven in to help with stress, racing thoughts, and building moment-to-moment awareness. Thomas combines these approaches to match what a person needs in session rather than relying on a single method.
Her practice also addresses specific, sometimes complex concerns such as attachment issues, abandonment, dissociation, body image, and chronic illness-related stress. People looking for straightforward, practical work on anger, communication problems, or coping with life changes may find this approach useful.
To begin, people complete a brief questionnaire and schedule a first session that focuses on current concerns and immediate next steps. The tone of sessions is conversational and practical, aimed at helping clients reduce daily frustration and build habits that fit their lives.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on open, respectful conversation. Online sessions allow similar back-and-forth talk where the therapist listens, reflects, and helps clients set the pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online sessions can use short exercises, homework, and check-ins to practice those skills between meetings.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness skills for stress and intense feelings. Guided breathing and brief attention exercises can be practised in a session and repeated during the week to reduce reactivity. These approaches aim to be practical and action-oriented, addressing problems like anger flare-ups, anxiety, and rumination.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust based on what helps. Conversations about what feels useful happen early and continue as goals change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a lunch break, avoid travel time, and allow focused check-ins without needing a long commute. Short exercises, structured behavioral experiments, and goal-focused planning transfer well to remote sessions and can make progress feel concrete and manageable.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Kentucky, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship problems, trauma, addiction, grief, ADHD, and self-esteem challenges.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her style is interactive and client-centered, using cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with individual concerns and life coaching issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LCSW credentials in Kentucky and practices there.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she take international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.