Nikita Smith

she/her

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Relationships, Anger Management

Family Counseling, Couples/Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling

In Person & Online in Chesapeake, VA

6 years in practice

Ages served: 6-65+

Accepted insurance

Nikita accepts 18 insurers

Anthem

Optum Serve

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

Carelon

Compsych

JP Farley Corporation

Multi Plan PHCS

Oscar Health

Quest Behavioral Health

UMR

Uprise EAP

Self pay

Self pay costs

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$220

first session

$160

subsequent sessions

About Nikita

I am Nikita Smith, LPC. My career in mental health began as an intern at a nursing home, working with individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, which inspired my passion for this work. After earning my bachelor's degree, I worked as a QMHP providing Intensive In-Home services to children, adolescents, and families. During my master's degree, I worked as an RBT providing ABA services to individuals with autism. After graduate school, I completed my residency in counseling, specializing in trauma-informed therapy. As an LPC, I provide therapy for individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and autism.

My method of treatment is influenced by a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy. I specialize in reframing automatic negative thoughts and utilizing unconditional positive regard.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and clientcentered. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard, build effective coping skills, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.

"My work with neurodivergent clients has taught me that healing begins with feeling seen and accepted, so I offer a collaborative, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and affirming space where we can build on your natural strengths and create meaningful change together. "

Get to know Nikita

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I had a spiritual calling.

What types of clients do you work best with?

I work best with client's with a trauma history.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

One thing I wish all clients knew about therapy is that it is collaborative and it's going to take dedication from the client and the clinician to reach the goals.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

The first session with me and the early stages of therapy will be focused on me getting an understanding of your worldview.

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

My core values of integrity, respect, patience, empathy and growth inform my practice as a therapist.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

The way that I tailor therapy to meet each client's unique needs is by learning what interests them and incorporating their interests into treatment.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesAnxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Relationships, Anger Management, Body Image Issues, Behavioral Issues, Adoption, Coping Skills, Codependency, Caregivers, Internet Addiction, Infidelity, Infertility, Impulse Control Disorders, Hoarding, Grief, Gender Identity / Transgender, Gambling, First Responders, Family Conflict, Emotional Disturbance, Dual Diagnosis, Domestic Violence, Domestic Abuse, Divorce, Military / Veteran, Men’s Issues, Marital & Premarital, Life Transition, LGBTQIA+, Racial Identity, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Performance Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Parenting, Panic Attack, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Open Relationships / Non-Monogamy, Neurodiversity, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Mood Disorders, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues, Spirituality, Social Anxiety, Sleep / Insomnia, Sexual Addiction, Sexual Abuse, Seniors & Geriatric, Self Esteem, School Issues, Women’s Issues, Teen Violence, Suicidal Ideation

ApproachesDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Culturally Sensitive, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Bibliotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Existential Therapy, Humanistic / Rogerian, Gottman Method, Play Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Narrative, Multicultural, Psychoanalytic, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Trauma-Focused, Strength-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT)