Practicing since: 2015 When seeking counseling, Nia’s clients can expect warmth, non-judgment, understanding, empathy, and openness. Nia’s primary theoretical orientations
Accepts 3 Insurance Carriers:
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- United Healthcare
Meet Nia McLean-Johnson, LCPC
Practicing since: 2015
When seeking counseling, Nia’s clients can expect warmth, non-judgment, understanding, empathy, and openness. Nia’s primary theoretical orientations are CBT and psychodynamic. She also emphasizes self-compassion and utilizes bibliotherapy and spiritual integration. She views the therapeutic process as collaborative and ever evolving.
Nia has a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology (Emory University). While in seminary, Nia earned certificates in Black Church Studies, Women, Theology & Ministry, and Religious Education. Nia also has a MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in pastoral counseling. Nia is a certified Prepare Enrich facilitator.
Nia earned a CGP (Certified Grief-Informed Professional) credential. Nia earned her ministerial license (New Bethel Baptist Church in Washington, DC) in 2017. Nia completed the Suicide Bereavement Clinical Training in 2022. Nia co-facilitated grief (GriefShare) and divorce (DivorceCare) support groups. Nia has taken trainings in perinatal loss, perinatal mood disorders, and Black Perinatal Mental Health. Nia earned her PMH-C (Perinatal Mental Health Certification) in April of 2025.
Nia is married with 2 daughters. Nia loves reading (anything by Octavia Raheem, Julia Cameron, Nedra Glover Tawwab, and Shauna Niequist), traveling, cooking, playing Wordle, trying new restaurants, going to museums, spending time with family and friends, watching movies, paper crafting with her Cricut, and going to concerts (R&B and hip hop).
Nia is licensed in the state of Maryland (#LC17299).
Client Thrive Program
Credentials Earned
Engagement Badge
Awarded: 7/1/2024
Connection Badge
Awarded: 9/19/2024
Collaboration Badge
Awarded: 9/23/2024
Issues Served
- Abortion
- Abuse and Neglect (Domestic Abuse/Violence)
- Alzheimer's and Dementia
- Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) specific mental health issues
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness and Chronic Pain
- Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Divorce
- Educational and Learning Disabilities
- Gender Identity Issues
- Grief and Loss
- Interpersonal Effectiveness in Relationships
- Life Coaching
- Process Addictions (i.e. food, gambling, other)
- Self Esteem
- Sleep Disorders
- Substance Use and Dependence
- Suicidal Ideation and Self Harming Behaviors
- Trauma and PTSD
Insurance
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- United Healthcare
Office Locations
- Maryland
- Upper Marlboro, MD
- Upper Marlboro, MD - Upper Marlboro Condo Office
More Information
Age Groups: Adults 18+, Geriatric Adults 65+
Demographics: Female, LGBTQ+, Male, Military/Veterans
Languages: English
Treatment Orientation: Art Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eclectic, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy
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