Nyia Hawkins
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.A
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (773) 917-8363
Available both in-person and online
25 East Washington Street Suite 1051 Chicago, IL 60602
My ideal client feels stuck in patterns they can’t quite explain. They may struggle with anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, or emotional overwhelm. They want clarity, healthier communication, and relief from constantly carrying it all alone. Many are high-functioning but internally exhausted. They’re ready to understand why certain dynamics keep repeating and how to respond differently. They want growth that feels intentional, not forced — and a space where honesty and accountability can coexist.
I offer person-centered, relational therapy focused on understanding patterns shaped by family, trauma, and past relationships. Together we slow things down, build insight, and create practical shifts in how you cope, communicate, and show up. My work blends empathy with honest reflection so growth feels steady and sustainable.
If you’ve been carrying stress quietly or replaying the same emotional cycles, you don’t have to sort it out alone. Therapy can be a steady place to pause, reflect, and reset. When you’re ready to explore what’s underneath the surface and move forward with clarity, I’d be honored to support you.
Call or Email Nyia Hawkins now for a free 15 minute consultation - (773) 917-8363
Let's Connect (773) 917-8363
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $170
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Magellan
- Optum
- TriWest
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Nyia Hawkins
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.A
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 917-8363
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Diana Jean-Louis (Illinois / 149.014279) Nyia Hawkins
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended Northwestern University, M.A., Graduated 2025
- Degree/Diploma from Northwestern University M.A. / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Nyia Hawkins
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.A
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 917-8363
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Women's Issues
- Racial Identity
Expertise
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Nyia Hawkins
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.A
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 917-8363
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Nyia Hawkins
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.A
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (773) 917-8363