Nakia Watson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a BSW from North Carolina A&T State University and MSW at Hunter College in New York. Nakia has more than 10 years of experience working in mental health. In her free time, Nakia enjoys spending time in nature, dancing, trying new recipes, and listening to music.

Nakia often uses mindfulness techniques such as grounding, deep breathing, and guided meditation to assist those who are dealing with various psychosocial stressors.

Nakia utilizes empathy, collaboration, and active listening to empower the individuals she works with. Her goal is to help liberate diverse and oppressed individuals emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

Nakia is passionate about connecting people to mental health services in order to ensure that they are functioning as the best version of themselves. She strongly believes that mental health impacts overall physical health and it is important to address both.