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Niyabinghi Thomas

Niyabinghi Thomas, LCSW

Kentucky

LCSW working with relationships and family concerns

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  • CBT
  • Mindfulness
  • Solution focused

About Niyabinghi

Niyabinghi Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky with four years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, and a range of other concerns such as ADHD, grief, and addiction. Niyabinghi uses practical, conversational therapy to help people think through where old patterns come from and how they affect life now.

She prefers a collaborative and interactive style. Sessions focus on clear goals and real-life steps. Niyabinghi draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused methods to clarify thinking, and uses mindfulness practices to help with emotional regulation. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when people want help moving toward change.

In sessions she encourages honest talk and gradual progress at a pace that feels manageable. She notes that not everyone is ready for big changes right away, and therapy can start with smaller conversations that build trust and clarity. The work often looks at how family of origin patterns shape relationship habits and coping strategies.

Her background includes work as a psychotherapist and life coach, supporting people with mood disorders, attachment concerns, anger, and career stresses. She explains approaches plainly and focuses on practical skills people can try between sessions. Niyabinghi aims to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and test new ways of responding.

She provides services in English in Kentucky and uses a mix of brief, goal-oriented techniques alongside deeper exploration when needed. People who want straightforward, talk-based therapy that connects current struggles to earlier family patterns often choose to speak with her.

Approach and how online sessions can help

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and supporting the person’s own goals. It emphasizes acceptance and an open conversation so clients can better understand patterns that started in childhood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking and behavior. It helps people test unhelpful thoughts, try different actions, and reduce symptoms of anxiety or depression through small experiments and skills practice. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises. These practices can help with emotional regulation, stress, and staying present when family memories become overwhelming.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to pick approaches that match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean starting with brief, solution-focused steps and adding CBT or mindfulness skills over time based on what helps most.

Session formats should be confirmed before booking since specific options are not listed in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a work break, or a session that avoids travel time. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require video, which can make attending simpler. Discussing practical scheduling and format needs early helps the therapist match sessions to everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

Kentucky, Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is conversational and interactive, with a focus on clear goals. She uses practical exercises and guided reflection rather than abstract theory.

What is her clinical background?

She has four years of experience as a clinician and has worked as a psychotherapist and life coach supporting people with mood, attachment, and relationship challenges.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and practices in Kentucky.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not accepted at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

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