Niyabinghi Thomas , LCSW

Niyabinghi Thomas is a licensed mental health therapist based in Kentucky with four years of professional experience supporting individuals and families. She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and brings a combined background in psychotherapy and coaching to her practice.

She has worked with a broad range of concerns, including trauma and abuse whether from childhood or more recent events, depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, relationship and family difficulties, low self-esteem, anger, ADHD, career challenges, grief, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue. Her scope also includes work with attachment and abandonment issues, body image concerns, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and other complex emotional and behavioral challenges.

Her therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and client-centered, offering space for honest dialogue at the client’s pace without pressure to change before they are ready. She integrates evidence-informed methods such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor treatment to each person’s strengths and goals. This approach emphasizes practical skills, reflective exploration, and collaborative planning.

Niyabinghi Thomas frames therapy as a process of self-exploration and empowerment, supporting people who are taking steps toward greater well-being and more satisfying relationships.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective leads the work; it helps people explore values, build self-awareness, and set goals at a comfortable pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and mood difficulties. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices that reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can be useful for stress, trauma symptoms, and ongoing mood challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. A licensed professional will work with each person to select or blend methods based on their presenting concerns, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to access scheduled sessions and brief check-ins, and they support continuity of care when life circumstances change. For many clients, remote formats provide a practical way to engage consistently with therapy while fitting treatment into daily life.