MyNiqua Cotton , LCSW

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with five years of clinical experience providing mental health and behavioral counseling to children, teens, and adults. As an LCSW - a social worker credential that authorizes clinical practice and therapeutic intervention - she addresses a broad range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. She also works with issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment difficulties, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, commitment and communication problems, control issues, domestic violence, feelings of emptiness, forgiveness, impulsivity, and isolation or loneliness.

Her approach to therapy is genuine, dynamic, and interactive, grounded in cultural sensitivity and a respect for each person's unique background. As a woman of color, she is mindful of the stigmas clients may encounter and strives to create an environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment and where difference is valued. She focuses on helping individuals identify strengths, build motivation, and increase self-confidence while recognizing that people are more than the labels attached to them.

Her work draws from multiple evidence-informed traditions, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, alongside solution-focused brief family therapy, humanistic, and psychodynamic influences. She stays current with evolving practices and tailors dialogue and treatment plans to meet clients where they are, supporting them through the often challenging process of change and growth.