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If you’ve felt unseen, misunderstood, or torn between belonging and authenticity, you’re not alone. Together, we’ll explore your story, build self-acceptance, and better understand the patterns and experiences that have shaped you. Our work will be guided by your goals, your pace, and what healing looks like for you, creating a path toward greater connection, empowerment, and inner peace. I strive to create a space where you can feel seen, heard, and accepted for who you are.

Nikki Day, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist with experience providing mental health services since 2019 through community mental health agencies, group practices, and private practice settings. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Denver in 2020 and completed her clinical licensure requirements in 2025. Nikki is the founder of Vivant Counseling, LLC, where she works primarily with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. While maintaining a generalist approach, she has developed specialized experience supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and survivors of domestic and sexual violence. In 2026, she expanded her professional licensure to include both Utah and Nevada, allowing her to broaden access to mental health care across multiple states.

I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management of ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, trauma-related conditions. My goal is to create a supportive, judgment-free environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout your mental health journey.

I believe that every person's story is unique, so I take the time to understand your concerns, symptoms, lifestyle, and treatment goals before developing an individualized care plan. I incorporate medication management with supportive counseling and evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and Motivational Interviewing, to help you build practical coping skills and achieve lasting improvement.

Whether you're struggling with difficulty focusing, persistent worry, overwhelming stress, low mood, emotional challenges, or life transitions, I work collaboratively with you to help you regain balance and improve your overall well-being. My focus is on delivering personalized, compassionate care that supports meaningful, long-term success in both your mental health and daily life.

I’ve spent over 22 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, helping people just like you navigate life’s biggest challenges. I'm licensed in Texas, Utah, Arizona, and Nevada.

My personal belief is therapy is a space for growth, discovery, and healing. It’s a brave step, and I’m here to guide you.

Maybe you're tired of feeling anxious or depressed. Maybe you're working through a difficult loss or a past trauma. Whatever brings you here, we'll work together to find a path that feels right for you.

You will set the pace and the agenda of our sessions. One week we may work on day to day obstacles. The next week, we may work on past issues and traumas. It's YOUR TIME!

I'm a compassionate and experienced psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience in social services and a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and peace.

My journey into helping others began long before her professional career. From an early age, I discovered the importance of creating spaces where people felt comfortable speaking openly, being themselves, and knowing they mattered. That early passion for service ultimately became a lifelong calling to support the emotional and mental well-being of others.

As a therapist, I bring together clinical knowledge, life experience, and a calm, compassionate presence. She understands that beginning therapy can feel vulnerable, and I strive to create an environment where clients feel respected, understood, and free from judgment. I believe that asking for help is not a sign of weakness—it is an act of courage. I meet clients where they are, without judgment, while gently encouraging growth and meaningful change.

My goal is to help you move beyond simply getting through the day and toward building a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling, and authentically yours.