ABOUT THE PRACTICE
Looking to our past and tending to the present allows us move towards a more aligned, whole, and fulfilling future.
AT SOFT SPOT THERAPY COLLECTIVE
Our symbol is inspired the African Adinkra symbol SANKOFA, which means “to go back and get it”. We work to embody the deeply rooted wisdom of Ghana’s Akan people that we must reach back to reclaim what is lost, understand lessons from the past, and use these insights to move forward.
Here we understand how cultural trauma, family of origin experiences, and systems of oppression influences individual and relational challenges. We work with you on bringing awareness to how your history may shapes patterns that no longer serve you in a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. We’ll support your journey in forging a new path forward with trauma-informed somatic therapy.
We believe intentional exploration of ourselves, our relationships, and the systems we are a part of is necessary for healing and liberation.
I'm Nia, LMFT serving Illinois
MEET YOUR THERAPIST
Beyond being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am a lifelong lover of visual and literary art, a poet, photographer, a libra, a sister, a daughter, and self-proclaimed day dreamer.
As a Black American queer woman, I am no stranger to the impacts of systemic oppression that disconnect us from our bodies, minds, and souls. I have seen and experienced how our individual and collective histories can have on the ways we live & love. The way we relate to ourselves and the world around us.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that safety, choice, empowerment, and collaboration are nesessary for an enriching therapy experience. I use a trauma-informed integrative approach drawing from various therapy models such as somatic therapy, narrative therapy, internal family systems, and emotion focused therapy to honor your inner strengths and intersectional identities while aligning with your present needs and therapeutic goals. My creative and tailored approach works best with folks who are ready to embark on a journey of deep healing.
I hope to cultivate a soft and consistent place for all people I work with! To feel in all the ways you may need to, mend experiences that still hurt, and support you in expanding in ways that align with what you imagine for yourself.
Soft Spot Therapy Collective is a place that has danced trough my imagination for quite some time. A reflection of my deep desire for softness for my whole self due to the fragmentation of my Blackness, my womanhood, and my queerness. A manifestation of hope that with more soft places to land we can all live more full and whole experiences.
Feel ✻ Mend✻ Expand✻
Feel ✻ Mend✻ Expand✻
Dream it
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Dream it 〰️
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Healing requires exploration of self, of family systems, and of the social and cultural histories that shape our present experiences.
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We each hold inherent wisdom that we deserve to return back to
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Safety is essential to bridge our mind, bodies, and soul
Creating new patterns and a culture of connection is possible with time.
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Feeling is our birthright as human beings
Grounded. Inclusive. Dynamic. Integrative.
OUR APPROACH
With experience supporting QTBIPOC+ individuals and relationships each therapy experience is tailored to your unique needs and goals. We work best with people interested in self exploration and experimenting with stepping out of old patterns. Always at your pace. Always with your needs for safety in mind.
Therapy that has you & your history at the center
Virtual Individual and relationship therapy that centers safety, collaboration, and mindfulness
SERVING CLIENTS REMOTELY ACROSS ILLINOIS
Virtual therapy does not have to be one dimensional. We will work together on creating a process around therapy that allows you to slow down, connect with yourself, and supports the change you want to see.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
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