Niki is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 18 years of experience. She enjoys working with adults, adolescents, and couples. Niki obtained her Bachelor of Psychology degree from the University of Illinois. She obtained her Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree from Valparaiso University. Before creating Inner Compass Therapy LLC she was co-founder of a group private practice for 15 years serving the Hamilton County area. She has also served as a clinical supervisor in the community mental health and private practice settings. 

Niki is a trauma informed therapist offering individual and marital/couples therapy. She finds great value in implementing evidenced based practices to alleviate symptoms. 

Niki enjoys traveling, strength training and spending time with her husband, two kids and Labrador Retriever. 

Niki uses a collaborative approach to meet her clients where they are at. She implements a range of therapeutic techniques. Niki is a strengths-based, solution-focused and client-centered clinician. She genuinely strives to help her clients achieve mental wellness as they deal with life stress.

Niki has been trained in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). These are evidence-based treatments addressing multiple facets of trauma across ages. Niki is also IFS (Internal Family Systems) informed. Niki enjoys using Gottman techniques in her work with couples to resolve relationship issues.