Get to Know Me

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

Over the past 15 years, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people improve their mental health and emotional well-being, navigate life’s challenges, and foster personal and professional growth through psychotherapy, coaching, and consulting. Today, I continue to improve overall mental health and well-being for my clients and specialize in guiding clients on their path to healing from breakups and fostering post-relationship growth.

I also collaborate with organizations to promote workplace well-being in addition to supporting individuals. Whether you're navigating heartbreak, pursuing personal growth, or seeking solutions for your organization, 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, therapist, coach 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 professional training, I understand—both personally and professionally—how upbringing and layers of identity, whether related to gender, race, culture, or sexuality, influence how we perceive and experience the world. This awareness informs my work with clients. Whether supporting individuals or partnering with organizations, I bring a compassionate, culturally humble, inclusive, and non-judgmental approach that honors each person's unique experiences and centers on their goals, all within a safe, validating, and supportive space.

My coaching and consulting style is collaborative and tailored to your needs, guiding you through emotional processing, understanding your values, clarifying your goals, reframing limiting beliefs 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 an 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. From corporate settings to clinical spaces, I’ve supported organizations in enhancing workplace dynamics and individuals in improving their mental health and emotional well-being as they navigate challenges such as life transitions—including breakups and divorce—relationship issues, grief, boundary setting, communication skills and stress management. This diverse background equips me with a well-rounded perspective on personal and professional growth, enabling me to help clients achieve their goals.

If you're ready to turn pain into growth and move forward with purpose—whether you're healing from a breakup or seeking support for personal or organizational growth—I’d be honored to guide you on your journey. Schedule your free 20-minute consultation to get started!