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Nkiru Ifedigbo
About
Welcome to a new start in your healing journey!My name is Nkiru (N-key-roo), and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My passion for helping others is deeply rooted in both lived experiences and observations within my community and society throughout life.I aim to guide my clients toward self-awareness, accountability, and acceptance of reality, while still encouraging growth and contentment. My approach is grounded in compassion, cultural awareness, and genuine, transparent connection while offering gentle yet direct communication.I believe therapy should feel like a safe space where you can authentically be yourself. It’s not just a place to reflect and process challenges, but also an opportunity to rediscover your strengths, learn to problem-solve to find solutions, and build capacity to grow.
What makes me especially passionate about my career is my deep respect for the uniqueness of every mind. I value the different ways people experience and process the world, and I strive to create a therapeutic space that honors that diversity. My approach is flexible, patient, and sensory-aware and focuses on understanding each person’s communication style, needs, and strengths rather than fitting them into a “standard” mold.My background in behavioral health includes working with clients from childhood through adulthood as well as within family systems. This experience has given me insight into the challenges of navigating a world that is not always designed for individuals facing mental health concerns, life transitions, trauma, or neurodivergent experiences. I am dedicated to helping clients build self-acceptance, advocate for themselves confidently, and discover meaningful ways to thrive on their own terms.
My sessions are rooted in affirmation and a strengths-based approach that focuses on practical, goal-oriented outcomes. I believe that everyone is capable of change. My role is not to create that change for you, but to help you uncover the tools and confidence you already hold within yourself.Through motivational interviewing and active listening, I guide my clients in using their experiences as a foundation for growth. I create a space that validates your feelings while encouraging you to believe in yourself and become the change YOU want and deserve to see.
