About Me

Dr. Nikki Chery

With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Nikki Chery is a licensed psychologist and board-certified counselor who has dedicated her career to helping individuals and communities thrive. Her work blends clinical care, education, and outreach.

Dr. Chery has designed and facilitated trainings across the United States and internationally. She has also played a central role in launching and guiding award-winning university programs. In addition to her extensive consulting and therapy services, she has held key leadership positions in higher education, including serving as an Assistant Training Director, Clinical Director, and Associate Director at a large public university counseling center. In these roles, she led staff development, managed clinical services, and supervised counselors, ensuring high-quality care and innovative mental health initiatives for students. Today, she continues this impactful work through her consulting practice, therapy services, and prevention and postvention programs.

Her academic path reflects both breadth and depth: a B.S. in Biology from the University of West Georgia, a Master of Education in Community Agency Counseling from Auburn University, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee, where she trained under the Scientist–Practitioner–Social Justice Advocate model. She completed her doctoral internship in Health Service Psychology at Emory University.

Originally from the island of St. Lucia and a proud first-generation college student, Dr. Chery brings warmth, authenticity, and cultural awareness to all of her work.

My Approach to Therapy

My work is guided by client-centered and interpersonal perspectives. Clients often describe me as genuine and empathic, and I believe that trust and the therapeutic relationship are the foundation for meaningful change.

I see each client as the expert of their own experience and pay close attention to the ways that context can shape well-being and presenting concerns.

With specialized training in CBT, EMDR, Sankofa Oriented Practice, and Interpersonal Process Therapy, I draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches. Every treatment plan is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring therapy is both effective and personally meaningful.