Nikhaar is a compassionate, trauma-informed art therapist based in Chicago and Orlando. With a Master’s in Art Therapy and Counseling from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and EMDR certification in progress, she creates a safe, culturally responsive space where you can explore and heal. Nikhaar understands that healing is unique for everyone. Whether you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, burnout, identity struggles, or life transitions, she takes a collaborative approach to therapy, blending talk therapy, mindfulness, and expressive arts to meet you where you are. Her work centers on the intersection of culture, identity, and mental health, which is especially important for those from marginalized communities. Nikhaar specializes in working with BIPOC individuals, creatives, and emerging adults who often feel misunderstood or overlooked in traditional therapy settings. She creates a space where all parts of you are welcome—no masks, no explanations, just space for you to be your authentic self. Whether you've felt like you're "too much" or "not enough," Nikhaar’s approach offers healing that honors every part of you. With warmth and empathy, she helps clients reconnect with their inner wisdom, reclaim their voice, and step into their fullest potential. If you’re ready to explore your journey toward healing in a space that truly understands, Nikhaar is here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

Hi, I’m really glad you’re here. I know how overwhelming it can feel to look for a therapist—especially when you’re carrying pain that’s hard to name. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, identity shifts, burnout, or feeling stuck, I want you to know you don’t have to hold it all alone. Therapy with me is relational, collaborative, and rooted in compassion. As a trauma-informed, culturally attuned therapist, I hold space with humility and care. I understand how culture, systems, and intergenerational experiences shape our mental health—and I offer a space where you don’t need to shrink, explain everything, or mask parts of yourself to be met with understanding. My approach blends talk therapy, mindfulness, and expressive arts. You don’t have to be “artistic” for art therapy to be meaningful—just open to exploring your story in new ways. Together, we’ll create space for your voice, your body, your truth. I especially love supporting BIPOC clients, creatives, emerging adults, and those with marginalized identities or lived experiences that have often been overlooked or misunderstood. If you’ve ever felt like you’re too much or not enough—this is a space where all parts of you are welcome, and where you’re reminded that you deserve care that honors all of you. Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about coming home to yourself. If you're seeking a space to unpack what’s heavy, reconnect with your inner wisdom, and move toward healing and wholeness, I’d be honored to walk with you. Let’s begin, when you’re ready.