Meet the Team

I believe in meeting clients where they are—without judgment or rigid expectations. Each person’s healing journey is unique, shaped by their own experiences, and my role as a therapist is to provide a safe, compassionate space where they feel heard, understood, and free to explore their thoughts and emotions at their own pace.

I enjoy working with individual adults aged 18+ who are dealing with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress management, identity exploration, and self-esteem. I received my Bachelor of Psychology and my Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2020.

I enjoy working with BIPOC, specifically women experiencing ongoing life issues. I am a versed ally and work with those who identify with LGBTQIA+ communities. I have experience working with those experiencing substance abuse, dealing with trauma, depression, ADHD, anxiety, victims of crime, formerly incarcerated, and other issues.

I often work with young adults, teenagers high school aged and older, as well as adults of any age. I work with people with a variety of different needs. My passion is with trauma work, and I also work with folks with substance abuse and addiction concerns, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, and folks who are in transitional periods of their life and looking for additional support.

I believe that everyone deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported — especially when taking the brave step of starting therapy. It’s not always easy to ask for help, but I believe that within each of us are strengths that, when acknowledged and nurtured, can lead to meaningful and lasting change.

Psychotherapy is a kind of help in which the patient or client engages with a professional trained in the science and art of understanding and alleviating human suffering. As a Psychologist and psychotherapist, I stand in the belief that I don’t do anything “to” but rather “with” and “for” others – good therapy is collaborative - and that one must avoid a ‘one size fits all’ approach.

My role is to be side-by-side with you navigating these complex emotions and situations so that you can find the power in your voice, your body, and your strengths. My goal as a counselor is to create a positive, and reassuring environment where you can be you with all the quirks that uniquely make you – you. I believe that you are the expert of your experience, you have the answers inside of you, and we are together on this journey to unlock what is getting in your way. It is my hope to help you find strategies to interrupt patterns that are no longer serving you and create healthier paths to allow you to “be the change you wish to see.” If you choose to let me be a part of this journey with you, it will be an honor because I recognize it is hard to trust again when there have been letdowns.

I work with Adults, Children, Teens & Families who have trauma, depression, anxiety, divorce/separation, life transitions, Veterans/ military families, ADHD, relationship issues/ codependency, perinatal mental health/ postpartum, women's issues, men's issues, domestic violence/intimate partner violence, and school/ behavioral issues.

I believe one of the most powerful tools we have in life is our voice. When we are silenced and not allowed the opportunity to express ourselves it can result in depression and anxiety. Over time it will impair our self-efficacy and value...

When one seeks out therapy, I believe they are saying that they want a change. Sometimes we need someone to listen and ask questions so that the processing of thoughts and feelings can be done in a nonjudgmental way. The answers come from within and I am just a guide along the healing journey.

I believe in the therapeutic process and consider it to consist of many forms. Each person is so unique and has their own story to tell in their own unique way and in their own time. The one thing I say to my clients in every first session, is, it starts with you. You choosing to show up to your appointment, you choosing to seek out support, encouragement, advice, a listening ear.

With over 20 years of diverse and deeply rooted experience in social work and mental health, I bring a passionate commitment to client-centered, trauma-informed care and the clinical development of future practitioners. My work is grounded in a profound respect for the human spirit and the belief that healing begins with being seen, heard, and understood, especially within the context of one's environment.

Nikissia Craig is the Founder and CEO of Whole Journey Services, where she leads a dedicated team committed to maintaining the warmth and intentionality within the practice. She works closely with her team to ensure that Whole Journey remains focused on quality over quantity, serving clients with compassion, cultural humility, and excellence.