Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 32 ratings

Nyasha Poitier

LMHC, 13 years of experience

Warm
Solution oriented
Intelligent
Virtual
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About me

Hi! I am Nyasha Poitier, I received my master's in clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2014. I have been servicing clients for 13 years and in private practice for 8 years. You've made a very courageous step for yourself! I believe the client is the expert of their lives; in therapy, I am here to serve as a guide to help you explore your deepest thoughts and feelings while providing you with a safe and non-judgmental space.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, an overview of the intake forms, and a dive into what's bringing you into therapy. This will help me create an individualized plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Having worked with young professionals for the past 13 years, I am confident in my professional ability to help clients effectively seek the change that they desire by (a) identifying the root cause of their challenges, (b) create an individualized plan that leads to measurable progress, (c) give language and a voice to your story. I value open and honest feedback and building a therapeutic alliance. I weave expressive arts and mind-body practices into our sessions because healing isn’t always found in words alone. Sometimes, it’s about slowing down to notice what your body is holding, so you can release tension, rediscover joy, and embrace your authentic self.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I enjoy working with adults who are seeking positive change, growth, and empowerment. My clients are wanting to heal, but do not yet have the tools or language to make their healing goals a reality. I am here to help guide my client in this collaborative process and empower them to be an active participant in writing their story. Maybe you're overwhelmed by life’s demands, struggle with self-doubt, or find it hard to feel fulfilled despite outward success. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, past trauma, or challenges with self-worth, I provide a supportive space to help you process, heal, and reconnect with your authentic self.

Specialties

Top specialties

AnxietyTrauma and PTSD

Other specialties

DepressionGriefSelf EsteemSpirituality

I identify as

Serves ages

My treatment methods

Somatic

I integrate somatic practices into therapy to help clients connect with their bodies, release stored tension, and access deeper emotional awareness. With experience guiding individuals through breathwork, grounding exercises, and mindful movement. I help clients manage stress, process past trauma, and cultivate balance in both body and mind.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

I use Internal Family Systems to help clients explore and understand the different parts of themselves that influence thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. With experience guiding high-achieving and driven individuals, I help clients identify and heal protective or critical parts, cultivate self-compassion, and create internal harmony, leading to greater clarity, balance, and emotional resilience.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

I utilize mindfulness-based therapy to aide client in increasing awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and actions that hinders their progress. I enjoy utilizing mindfulness to help client embrace the here and now, the present moment. I find that this modality works well together with other modalities such as CBT.

EMDR

I view Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as a structured therapy that encourages the patient to briefly focus on the trauma memory while simultaneously experiencing bilateral stimulation, which is associated with a reduction in emotion associated with the trauma memories. I guide clients in safely processing experiences that keep them feeling stuck, so they can reduce emotional reactivity, build self-trust, and move forward with greater confidence and peace.

Strength-Based

I use a strength-based approach to help clients recognize and build on the resilience, wisdom, and skills they already possess. With experience supporting high-achieving and purpose-driven individuals, I focus on empowering clients to shift from self-criticism to self-compassion, uncover their inner resources, and create meaningful, lasting change from a place of confidence and authenticity.

Location

Offers in-person in 1511 Goodwin St, Jacksonville, FL 32204Virtual

Licensed in

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 32 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

April 22, 2025

I felt understood and heard.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Nyasha

April 1, 2025

She's very nice, and listens plus makes sure that she's understanding what I'm saying which is a huge plus.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 1 with Nyasha