Nakia  Alford - Sunday
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Nakia Alford - Sunday

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Texas Accepting Online
Keller Not Accepting In-person
Updated January 13, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Academic challenges
  • Anxiety
  • Couples counseling
  • Depression
  • Loss, grief, and bereavement
  • Trauma

Professional statement

Life can be difficult, but you don't have to walk your path alone. Nakia Alford-Sunday is an LPC ready to help you reach your full potential as you become even healthier mentally. Using research-based techniques and strategies to address concerns, Nakia works to help you manage and rectify issues. Her greatest gratification is to assist others in excelling and reaching life goals and becoming mentally healthy. She is ready to help you walk on your journey and mental health success with this in mind.

Nakia is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is excited to work with various individuals and groups. She has many years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced depression, anxiety, and many other mental health issues. Her focus is to use her expertise to work for you.

Nakia wants to see her clients become healthier and whole. Her goal is to listen to and assist each person to transform their mental health. Her motto is, "Today is your day. Let me help you get on your way!"


Specialties

Academic challenges - Addressing underperformance in coursework, school avoidance, and procrastination

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $110 (60min)
  • Sliding scale: $40 - $110

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Texas)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Please inquire about hours

Keller practice
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Please inquire about hours
  • Tue Please inquire about hours
  • Wed Please inquire about hours
  • Thu Please inquire about hours
  • Fri Please inquire about hours
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Please inquire about hours

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 8 years


Lamar University, M.Ed and LPC, 2015
Texas Tech University, BA, 2000


Licensure

Texas: 84266


Languages

English