About me
background
My name is Kadijah Harris (pronounced KUH-DEE-JUH). I hold a bachelor's and master's degree in social work, along with my clinical licensure. My experience spans years as a foster care social worker, a family-centered treatment clinician, and I am currently an outpatient therapist and behavior coach, specializing in Afrocentric therapy. Additionally, I am a wife and mother to three young boys, born and raised in North Carolina. I aspire to infuse my love for children and families with my dedication to uplifting the African- American community within my professional career, striving to make a meaningful impact. With the right tools and understanding, I can assist you in crafting the life you envision, bringing a renewed sense of self or family unity.
Treatment Approaches/ experience
Approaches: I use of combinations of treatment approaches to promote healing including but not limited to:
- Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Afrocentric: NTU, Effective Black Parenting
- Talk Therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Family Therapy
- Holistic
- Narrative Therapy
- Person entered therapy
- Solution Focused brief therapy
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness/Meditation- Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Expertise: I have experience working with clients with challenges including but not limited to:
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Anxiety
- Affirming care for African American LGBTQ+ individuals and families.
- Behavioral challenges
- Crisis
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Life Transitions
- Low motivation for change
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting concerns
- Racial Trauma
- Relationship Challenges
- self-esteem/ self confidence
- Stress
About Us
At Nia, our purpose is clear: to create a safe, affirming environment where clients feel seen, heard, and supported NO CODE SWITCHING REQUIRED. Here, you can explore your thoughts and feelings authentically, knowing your full self is honored and valued.
Nia is an Afrocentric agency providing telehealth counseling, coaching, mentoring, and other supportive services to people of color—men, women, children, and adolescents. The word Nia, pronounced “NEE-ah,” means “purpose” and represents the fifth principle of Kwanzaa. Rooted in this principle, our work is about collective commitment: building, developing, and restoring our community to its traditional greatness, in alignment with Nia’s mission.
My goal is to walk with you as you reimagine your life. Through an individualized approach grounded in Afrocentric values, positivity, and evidence-based practice, I draw upon extensive experience and a strong history of client success to support you in achieving your goals.
We recognize that the Black and African American experience in America has too often been marked by trauma, violence, dehumanization, and systemic oppression. Despite these challenges, research shows that only 25% of Black Americans seek mental health treatment, compared to 40% of White Americans. Nia exists to change that narrative. By destigmatizing mental health in the African American community and fostering spaces for healing, empowerment, and growth.
Together, we will work toward positive change, strengthened resilience, and holistic healing for you and your family.