Nneka Symister, Psychotherapist, LCSW

Psychotherapist

Psychotherapist

Nneka Symister, LCSW, is a therapist specializing in helping women and couples who suffer from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, miscarriage, and loss.  After years of working with people with various diagnoses, Nneka decided to specifically work with perinatal diagnoses after realizing the huge deficit in mental health awareness and services for women who suffer from these disorders. In her work, Ms. Symister uses multiple techniques to best serve her clients, including cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy EMDR, and mindfulness.  

Ms. Symister has almost two decades of experience helping families build and strengthen their relationships. Her past work includes supporting diverse patients in underserved populations, including men and the LGBTQIA+ community. She has extensive trauma and Couples training. 

She is clinically licensed in the state of New York. She is also deeply involved in her community serving as a member of state and national professional organizations, including the National Association of Social Workers, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and The Links, Incorporated.

How Nneka practices self-care:

It is important for me to make time for activities that enjoy, including traveling and spending time with my loved ones. Full spotlight here.