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Sov Soul Counseling Nikki Burks


hi there, i’m

nikki burks

MA, LPCC

I am a prior educator and advocate for mental health

Before becoming a therapist, I spent over a decade working as a teacher—mostly with kids who didn’t fit neatly into the box the world expected them to. That experience taught me a lot about people: how we learn, how we struggle, and how often we carry more than others can see. It also led me here—to this work, with you.

I work with children, teens, and adults, and if there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that life doesn’t always go the way we thought it would. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, disconnected, or just not like yourself lately. Maybe you’ve been carrying things for a long time and aren’t sure where to start. You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin.

With kids, I use play because it’s how they naturally communicate, process, and make sense of their world. With teens and adults, I take a collaborative, down-to-earth approach—no pretending, no pressure to be anything other than who you are. Therapy with me is a space where you can show up messy, uncertain, hopeful, guarded… however you come is okay.

I believe healing isn’t about “fixing” yourself—it’s about understanding yourself, building new ways of coping, and reconnecting with your strengths (even if they feel a little buried right now). I’ll be there to support you, challenge you when it’s helpful, and celebrate progress along the way—big or small.

You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin!


Specializations & Fees

Treatment Specializations: Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, Life transitions, Adolescents, Teens

Primary Modalities: Trauma informed, Person Centered

Insurances Accepted: Anthem BCBS, Aetna, Medicaid (CO Access, CCHA, Rocky Mountain Health Plan), United Healthcare, UMR, or Private Pay

Availability: Telehealth

why choose
sovereign soul counseling?

Sovereign
sov·​er·​eign / adjective/ freedom from external control

Sovereign might be hard to spell, but it has so much depth and meaning. Whether you are a veteran who felt like so much of your personal freedoms were put on hold when you signed the dotted line, or you’ve felt bogged down by life in general, there is one part of you that can never be controlled – the essence of who you are which is your soul.

You possess the power to reclaim your life.
We believe that, and we are dedicated to your personal freedom and empowerment.

our AAA core values

autonomy

YOU are the expert of your life, we are the experts of how to make counseling work for you.

authenticity

We keep it real. We won’t take you (emotionally) where we aren’t willing to go ourselves.

acceptance

Sovereign Soul Counseling is a no-judgment zone. Show up as you are, there’s a place for you here.

ready to transform your life?

Set up a FREE 15 minute phone or video consultation with Sovereign Soul Counseling and discover if we are the right fit for you.

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