Hello! I’m LaQuita McNickles, MSSW, LCSW, CLC—a licensed psychotherapist, certified life coach, breakup recovery coach and consultant.

Over the past 14 years, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing, navigate life’s challenges, reach their goals, and foster personal and professional growth through psychotherapy, coaching, and consulting. Today, I continue to focus on improving people’s well-being and specialize in guiding clients on their path to healing from breakups and fostering post-relationship growth and transformation. Whether you're navigating heartbreak, seeking personal growth, or looking for support to enhance your mental and emotional wellbeing, I’m here to help you create the life you deserve—a life of greater satisfaction, purpose, and fulfillment.

My Journey & Approach

My journey as a wife, mother, and entrepreneur has profoundly shaped how I support others on their paths. After navigating my own challenging breakup, I chose to start fresh—moving to a new state, pursuing my master's degree, and transitioning into a career that aligns with my values and passions. With a deliberate focus on cultivating meaningful relationships, I found the love of my life and deepened my connection to the values that truly matter to me. Through this journey, I’ve found my purpose and am truly grateful for every mountain I’ve climbed. Each challenge has led me to where I am now, in the place I’ve longed to be. My experiences continue to shape my growth, enabling me to offer both professional expertise and a personal perspective on healing, resilience, and the power of purposeful transformation—insights I bring to every session.

As an African American, heterosexual, cisgender woman with years of continued education and training, I understand how upbringing and layers of identity—whether related to gender, race, culture, or sexuality—shape how we perceive and experience the world. This awareness drives my approach when working with clients. I take a compassionate, culturally humble, inclusive, and non-judgmental approach that honors your unique experiences and centers on your goals, all within a safe, validating, and supportive space as we work together.

My coaching style is collaborative and tailored to your needs, guiding you through emotional processing, reframing limiting beliefs, understanding your values, clarifying your goals and cultivating a positive mindset. I draw on principles and competencies from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), as well as evidence-based techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and positive psychology, creating a coaching experience that empowers you to move forward with confidence and clarity.

Professional Background

With a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northeastern University, multiple state licenses to practice psychotherapy, and a certification from the ICF-accredited Certified Life Coach Institute, I bring a unique blend of clinical and coaching expertise to my work. I’ve supported clients across diverse backgrounds and environments—from corporate settings to clinical spaces—helping them improve their mental health and emotional well-being as they navigate challenges such as life transitions, relationship issues, grief, and workplace dynamics. This extensive background allows me to bring a well-rounded perspective on personal and professional growth, which I draw on to help clients achieve their goals with clarity and confidence.

If you're ready to transform pain into growth and move forward with purpose towards a future that excites you, I’d be honored to support you. Let’s work together to create the life you deserve. Schedule your free 20-minute consultation to get started!