Making sense of
difficult experiences.
Experience supporting people affected by trauma and abuse, including facilitating support groups for adult women survivors of sexual abuse.
COUNSELING & COACHING WITH DR. NIKKI
Care that starts
with you.
Your story, your identity, and your goals matter.
Whether you’re seeking support with emotional concerns or looking for guidance through a new chapter, we begin with a conversation about what you need.
Mental health counseling · Planned for January 2027
Individual counseling, couples therapy, and family therapy are not yet open for appointments through Bella Lives. You’re welcome to ask about opening updates.
Nikki Yeboah, LGPC · Founder, Bella Lives, LLC
WELCOME IN YOUR FULL HUMANITY
Your identity is
respected here.
You do not have to share my background or beliefs to be welcome.
I welcome LGBTQIA+ individuals and people across racial and cultural backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, and faith traditions—including people who are questioning their beliefs or have no religious affiliation.
My Christian faith is part of my story. Your mental health counseling or coaching is centered on your needs, values, and goals. Faith or spirituality is included only when you request it and in a way that respects your beliefs.
You deserve to be heard with care and treated with dignity.
PLANNED COUNSELING POPULATIONS
Support through
life’s stages.
Mental health services planned for January 2027 will support the following ages and groups.
- ChildrenAges 5–12
- Preteens & teensAges 13–18
- AdultsAges 18+
- CouplesRelationship support
- FamiliesFamily therapy
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Room to be heard.
Support to grow.
Planned for January 2027
Mental health appointments are not yet available through Bella Lives. Opening details will be shared here when confirmed.
My background includes six years as an addictions counselor before becoming a mental health therapist. I have worked with substance use and other addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, and personality disorders.
That experience informs a compassionate, thoughtful approach that considers the person, their history, and the concerns they bring.
Making sense of
Understanding the
whole picture.
Experience with substance use and other addictions alongside mental health concerns, with attention to what lies beneath behavior.
Finding language for
what you’re feeling.
Support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and patterns that affect relationships and everyday life.
You’re welcome to ask about the planned January 2027 opening. Appointment availability will be announced when confirmed.
Ask About Counseling UpdatesMY THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
Different tools.
Care shaped
around you.
I draw from a range of approaches, choosing tools that fit your needs, stage of life, and goals. Our work is collaborative, with room for your voice and your experience.
Select an approach to learn what it means.
Narrative Therapy
Exploring the stories and meanings connected to your experiences, while making room for your strengths, your voice, and the future you want to move toward.
Psychoeducation
Learning about emotions, mental health, patterns, and coping strategies so you can better understand your experiences and make informed choices.
Psychoanalytic
Exploring how earlier experiences, relationships, and patterns outside your immediate awareness may influence present feelings and behavior.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Looking at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and practicing ways to respond to unhelpful patterns.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Examining rigid or unhelpful beliefs and developing more flexible ways of responding to challenges.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Making space for difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions connected to your values and what matters to you.
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Exploring how relationships, communication, grief, and changes in life roles connect with emotional well-being.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Understanding emotions and relationship patterns, with attention to attachment needs and emotional connection.
Motivational Interviewing
Exploring mixed feelings about change and drawing on your own reasons, strengths, and readiness to take a next step.
Mindfulness
Practicing awareness of the present moment, with curiosity and less judgment toward your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Family Systems Therapy
Looking at patterns, roles, and interactions within the family and how each person’s experiences connect with the wider family system.
COUPLES & FAMILY SUPPORT
Stronger conversations.
Meaningful connection.
Space to work through relationship concerns and family challenges together.
Couples
Therapy
Planned for January 2027
A space to explore communication patterns, emotional connection, and the concerns you want to work through together.
Ask About Couples Therapy UpdatesFamily
Therapy
Planned for January 2027
Therapeutic work focused on family relationships, recurring patterns, and emotional challenges, with attention to the family as a whole.
Ask About Family Therapy UpdatesFamily
Mediation
Structured conversations to help family members discuss concerns, understand different perspectives, and work toward mutually acceptable agreements.
Request Family MediationTRANSFORMATIONAL LIFE COACHING
Clarity for your goals.
Purpose in your steps.
Thoughtful support as you navigate decisions, clarify what matters, and put your intentions into practice.
Coaching is a partnership centered on your strengths, values, and goals. Together, we explore what matters to you and turn reflection into practical steps. If you specifically want Christian-based coaching, we can bring your faith and biblical reflection into that work.
Compassionate
curiosity
We explore what is happening beneath feeling stuck, with room for honest reflection and your own understanding of your experience.
Encouragement
& accountability
We make space for honest conversations, identify what gets in your way, and take responsibility for the steps within your reach.
Goals connected
to your life
We focus on the direction you want to take and develop practical next steps that reflect your values and circumstances.
CHRISTIAN COUNSELING & PRAYER
Soul and Iniquity
Counseling.
Accepting clientsA Christian approach for those seeking biblical counseling and prayer.
This service brings together biblical reflection, prayer, and practical application for personal and spiritual concerns.
It is offered separately from mental health counseling. You can choose the kind of support that fits your needs and beliefs.
Explore This ServiceA FEW QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE
Before we
begin.
When will mental health counseling be available?
Mental health counseling, including couples and family therapy, is planned for January 2027. Appointments are not yet available through Bella Lives. Please email if you would like to ask about opening updates; availability will be announced when confirmed.
Do I need to be Christian to work with you?
No. People of all faiths and no faith are welcome. You can choose mental health counseling or coaching without incorporating religion or spirituality. Soul and Iniquity Counseling is a separate Christian service for people who specifically want biblical counseling and prayer.
Are LGBTQIA+ clients welcome?
Yes. Your identity, relationships, and lived experiences will be treated with respect. Our work is centered on your needs and goals.
How are counseling and coaching different?
Counseling addresses mental health and emotional concerns within a clinical relationship. Coaching focuses on personal goals, decisions, growth, and accountability. We can discuss the support you’re looking for and which service may fit your needs.
Which ages and groups do you work with?
My planned mental health services will support children ages 5–12, preteens and teens ages 13–18, adults ages 18+, couples, and families. The opening is planned for January 2027.
How are family therapy and family mediation different?
Family therapy focuses on emotional concerns, relationships, and patterns within the family. Family mediation focuses on structured discussion, understanding different perspectives, and working toward agreements. We can discuss your goals and which service fits the support you’re seeking.
Can I include my faith or spirituality?
Yes, if you want to. We can discuss how your beliefs and spiritual life fit into your goals. You decide whether you want that included.
A CONVERSATION IS A PLACE TO START
Let’s talk about
what you need.
Mental health counseling is planned for January 2027; you’re welcome to ask about opening updates.
For coaching, Christian counseling or family mediation, start with a brief email about the service you’re interested in and the best way to reach you. I’ll reply with next steps and any forms needed.