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Nahia Soto

Nahia Soto

LCSW

Therapist · North Carolina · 5+ years of experience

Respectful, practical support for strong emotions

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  • Anger and stress support
  • Bilingual English Spanish
  • Goal focused

About Nahia

Nahia Soto is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make the first step feel doable for someone who is worried or unsure.

Nahia focuses on clear, respectful conversations. She adapts each session to what the person actually needs instead of using the same plan for everyone. Sessions often center on building confidence, improving coping skills, and addressing trauma or experiences that affect daily life.

Her background includes five years of professional practice in community and clinical settings. That experience informs how she notices patterns in thinking and behavior, and how she supports people in shifting those patterns over time. She uses practical tools alongside open listening.

Therapeutic approaches Nahia uses include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy, among others. These methods are used to help people understand thoughts and emotions, practice new skills, and reduce overwhelming reactions.

She strives to be sensitive to cultural and immigration concerns, and to the effects of shame, guilt, or discrimination. Nahia encourages people to set small, realistic goals and to work at a pace that feels manageable. To begin, users complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions based on her availability.

Nahia treats each person with respect and compassion. She will tailor the conversation and plan to match personal needs and goals, and she acknowledges how brave it can be to ask for help.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

North Carolina

Languages

English, Spanish

Approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead so they feel understood and respected. It helps with emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, and making sense of difficult life events. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect, and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns that fuel anxiety, anger, or depression. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills to reduce reactivity and increase calm, which can be useful for stress, panic, and anger.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that match what the person prefers and needs. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Confirm the specific session options before booking because formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It also allows follow-up between appointments to keep momentum. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to help clients keep therapy consistent with everyday life.

At a glance

Listed location
North Carolina
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English, Spanish
License (North Carolina)
LCSW · No. C016019
NPI
1255940870

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, career questions, and self-esteem issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a conversational, respectful approach that combines active listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based methods.

How much experience does she bring?

She has five years of professional experience working in clinical and community settings.

What credentials and region apply?

She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices there.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?

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

How do I start therapy with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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