Dr. Nivischi Edwards, Ph.D., LPC (GA, FL), NCC, CTMH
Licensed Professional Counselor
I believe mental health and healing begin with creating a safe, compassionate, and supportive space where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued. I view healing as a holistic and collaborative process that honors each person’s unique experiences, cultural background, values, and strengths. My approach recognizes the connection between emotional, relational, spiritual, and psychological well-being and emphasizes the importance of resilience, self-awareness, and personal growth. I strive to help individuals navigate life’s challenges, develop effective coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and move toward meaningful and sustainable change.
Dr. Nivischi N. Edwards is a counselor educator and licensed mental health professional with more than two decades of experience in clinical counseling, counselor education, and mental health services. She earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education from the University of Central Florida, her master’s degree in Community Counseling with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Andrews University, and her bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in African American Studies, from Syracuse University. Dr. Edwards is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia, a National Certified Counselor, and a Board Certified–TeleMental Health Provider. Her clinical experience includes providing counseling and crisis support to individuals, couples, families, and groups; supporting military service members and their families; working with individuals in substance use recovery; and providing brief therapy, psychoeducation, and crisis intervention in university and community settings. She currently serves as a professor in Liberty University’s online Professional Counseling Program.
Dr. Edwards’s counseling interests include trauma and recovery, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, relationship and family wellness, culturally responsive counseling, spirituality and mental health, and the development of effective coping strategies. Her counseling style emphasizes collaboration, empathy, respect for individual and cultural differences, and the identification of personal strengths to support healing and growth. She draws on person-centered and solution-oriented approaches, with experience in crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and telehealth service delivery. Her professional work also includes scholarship on counseling, trauma, spirituality, and culturally responsive practice, as well as training related to crisis response, 988, and trauma-informed de-escalation. She is committed to supporting individuals and communities through compassionate, culturally attentive, and evidence-informed mental health care.