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Niyabinghi Thomas

Niyabinghi Thomas

LCSW

Therapist · Kentucky · 4+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical support for strong emotions

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  • Client-centered
  • Goal focused
  • Mindfulness informed

About Niyabinghi

Niyabinghi Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, and related concerns. She works in Kentucky and offers a calm, patient approach that centers each person's pace and needs. Niyabinghi writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

She listens without judgment and builds a space where people can say what they really feel. Sessions tend to emphasize clear goals and small changes that add up over time. Niyabinghi uses conversational tools to help clients notice patterns, respond differently to stress, and try new ways of handling conflict and emotion.

Her background includes four years practicing as a clinical social worker, listed as LCSW. That experience includes work with trauma and abuse, mood disorders, ADHD, grief, addictions, and relationship and intimacy-related concerns. She also brings coaching skills for career and life transitions.

In sessions she blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness strategies, plus motivational questions and solution-focused steps. That mix is meant to help people manage difficult feelings, change unhelpful habits, and rebuild confidence. The focus is on what the client wants to change and how to get there practically.

People who reach out can expect direct but compassionate conversation, goal-setting, and practical tools to practice between meetings. Niyabinghi emphasizes collaboration so clients stay in control of pace and direction.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

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

Credentials

Kentucky, Pennsylvania

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches are used in online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead. It is about building understanding, showing empathy, and letting the person set the pace and goals. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through emotions and make decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and shifting daily patterns that cause distress.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness of the present moment. It can be useful for managing stress, strong emotions, and compulsive reactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying different tools and adjusting course together.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed in this profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins when needed, avoid travel time, and keep appointments during transitions like work breaks or travel. Licensed professionals can use these conveniences to focus on practical steps and steady progress.

At a glance

Listed location
Kentucky
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Kentucky)
LCSW · No. 256489
License (Pennsylvania)
LCSW · No. CW023801
NPI
1437803632

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 Niyabinghi address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy-related matters, ADHD, and career-related challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and interactive, focusing on open dialogue at the client’s pace and combining clear goal work with practical techniques.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has four years of practice as a clinical social worker providing psychotherapy and life coaching for people with varied concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Kentucky and also holds a PA LCSW credential as documented.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s 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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