With over 10 years of experience working in the field of Social Services, Aria is an internationally known Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works from a collaborative, strength-based approach. As a Military Family Life Counselor, Aria provided confidential services for Service Members, couples, and families in England, and high school students and their families in Japan. While an Outpatient Therapist in Broward County, Florida, Aria provided services to community members, between the ages of 3 and 60+, with the use of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mind-body approaches, and solution focus approaches to support individuals in a whole-person, strength-based way. Aria also has experience working with individuals living with Schizophrenia, Personality disorders, Intellectual disorders, Psychosocial and Environmental problems, and Substance Use/Abuse.
Aria graduated with honors from the illustrious Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Barry University in Miami Shores, FL with a Master of Science in Family, Marital, Couples Counseling with a Specialization in Mental Health Therapy. Aria is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Qualified Supervisor MH/MFT, and a Certified Mindfulness Informed Practitioner.
The information and resources contained on this website are for informational purposes only and are not intended to assess, diagnose, or treat any medical and/or mental health disease or condition. The use of this website does not imply nor establish any type of therapist-client relationship with Aria Nicholson, LMHC, or Alaafia Holistic Wellness, L.L.C. The information obtained from this site should not be considered a substitute for a thorough medical and/or mental health evaluation by an appropriately credentialed and licensed professional. Any information provided through the contact form is confidential and Information submitted through this website is treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. This website and it's forms are not a secure channel for protected health information prior to establishing care. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental disorder.. This website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to improve functionality and user experience. These tools do not collect clinical or protected health information. You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Your use of this website indicates your understanding of the above stated. In case of any emergency or safety issue, call 911 immediately. This website and its content are not appropriate for crisis response. If you are in crisis, please call 911 or contact your local crisis hotline immediately. Alaafia Holistic Wellness L.L.C. cannot respond to emergencies through email or web forms.