
Meet Alana Nicholas
Meet Alana, a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Mental Health Therapist from Brooklyn, New York. A proud Caribbean-American woman, Alana brings a deep understanding of cultural diversity and lived experience to her work, offering a therapeutic approach that is both empathetic and culturally responsive. With a specialization in treating anxiety, depression, somatic symptoms, grief, and complex trauma, Alana also works with individuals facing the unique challenges of incarceration, low socioeconomic status, and severe mental health conditions like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Alana’s therapeutic philosophy centers on the belief that healing begins with creating a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can be heard, validated, and supported. She is deeply committed to helping clients slow down both mentally and physically, allowing them to process difficult emotions and gain clarity. By addressing the root causes of emotional and psychological distress, Alana helps clients build resilience and find a pathway to healing and well-being. Her holistic approach focuses on the whole person, incorporating mind-body awareness to foster lasting change and growth.
With a diverse toolkit of therapeutic techniques, Alana integrates talk therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based practices into her work. She tailors her approach to each client’s unique needs, drawing from evidence-based strategies to support personal development and emotional regulation. Alana’s style is warm, collaborative, and client-centered, ensuring that therapy feels like a partnership. She emphasizes the importance of building trust and respect, creating a space where clients feel safe to explore and address their deepest concerns.