Nyah August
Resident in Counseling
Woman
White/Caucasian
LGBTQ+ Ally
Education: Master of Education in Counseling at William & Mary
License number: 0704018542
Experience: 4 years
Ages served: Teenagers (13 to 17), Adults (18 to 64), Elders (65 and above)
Languages spoken: English
Session style: Tele-therapy (video appointment)
About Nyah

Nyah August is a Resident in Counseling who brings warmth, depth, and intentional presence to therapy. Having grown up in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, she developed a deep appreciation for cultural nuance, identity, and adaptability. Clients often describe her as thoughtful, grounded, and deeply attuned.

Rooted in Positive Psychology, Nyah believes people are not broken, but are often shaped by patterns that once served a protective purpose. She helps clients build resilience, deepen self-understanding, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Nyah's Expertise
Specialties
Grief and Loss, Depression and Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues, Community Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Modalities
Narrative Therapy, Humanistic/Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic Therapy
Plans Accepted
Medicaid
Aetna Better Health
Anthem HealthKeepers Plus
Humana Healthy Horizons
Sentara Community Plan
United Healthcare Community Plan
Commercial Insurance
Evernorth (Cigna)
Out of Pocket
Cash