About

Niesha is a mother of three. One adult daughter (29) and two sons (13 & 15). Niesha is a strong advocate of self-care, as well as, strengths based and positive psychology strategies. Niesha’s hobbies include binge watching TV shows, playing board games, playing card games with the kids, and writing her upcoming novel. Niesha has served as a member of the Board of Directors for Samaras Village a local non-profit agency created to Educate, Equip, and Empower pregnant and parenting adolescent moms and fathers to raise healthy babies. Niesha is a member and Mid-Atlantic Co-Regional Director of the National Association of Black Counselors (NABC) where she oversees the North and South Carolina region. Niesha is also a current member of the American Psychological Association (APA).

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Niesha N. White, MA LCMHCS-NC, LPC- SC, Life Coach

CEO & Lead Clinician of Essential Connections Wellness Services, PLLC

“Your willingness to look at your darkness is what empowers you to change.”
― Iyanla Vanzant

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) in North Carolina, Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina, and Life Coach exploring my gifts of helping others identify, process, and manage different life transitions. I work with people of all backgrounds and professions. My approach is strengths based, person centered, and eclectic, which means I can use a variety of counseling theories and skills to help you LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE. In my practice, I am creative and charged with positivity with techniques that foster positive life outcomes.

I am educated to specialize as a Christian counselor; however, I have a style of Spiritual counseling that meets the overall diverse spiritual needs of the individual.  

I have overall 24 yrs of mental health experience and I have been licensed for 8 yrs. I specialize in anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, stress management, effective communication, social skill building, problem solving/conflict resolution skills, behavioral modification & parenting, re-entry correctional counseling, and life & career transitions.

My Areas of Expertise Include, but are not limited to:

Ms. Hill is very active in her community and a ray of sunshine to all those who know her. You can learn more during her feature as a Rowan Original: Your Rowan interview posted July 2022.

Sherri Hill, MS LMFT-S

Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT Supervisor

Ms. Sherri Hill, MS, LMFT-S is an Alumni of Catawba College and Capella University, Ms. Hill is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and LMFT Supervisor born and raised in Salisbury, NC.   

I have 14 yrs experience in the mental health field. I specialize in working with youth ages 10-18, family counseling, couples counseling, and youth involved with the legal system. I have extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, relational issues, adjustment disorders, and anger management issues.

I am accepting new clients. I offer sessions both in person and via telehealth. For your convenience, I offer a 15 minute consultation, free of charge and flexible after work appointment times.

My Areas of Expertise Include, but are not limited to: