UniquelyU Counseling was born from witnessing, firsthand, the deep disparities that shape the emotional and relational lives of individuals within our communities—especially Black boys and men. Through years of clinical work, client stories, and the patterns that emerged in the therapy room, a clear calling took shape: to create a therapeutic space that not only acknowledges these realities, but is intentionally designed to support the men who carry them.

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Founded by Liana K. Nelson, MA, LPC, LCMHC, SATP, UniquelyU Counseling offers a place where emotional safety is prioritized, where cultural experiences are honored, and where mental health is approached with depth, compassion, and intention. Liana’s work began with a broad commitment to serving all individuals, but her clinical journey revealed a critical truth—Black men are often overlooked within both research and treatment, and yet they are disproportionately impacted by grief, attachment wounds, intimacy disruptions, and systemic stressors.

UniquelyU Counseling has evolved to meet that need.

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Here, therapy is not just a service; it is a space to breathe, to be seen, and to rebuild your connection with yourself. It is a place to explore the weight you carry, the relationships that shape you, and the version of you that feels just out of reach. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, emotional exhaustion, relational conflict, or identity challenges, you deserve support that understands the layers behind your experiences.

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At UniquelyU Counseling, we help you strengthen your emotional foundation, develop healthier communication and regulation skills, and build a self-connection that feels stable, grounded, and authentic. This is where healing becomes possible—where you don’t have to explain your existence before you can explain your pain.

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You show up as you are.

We meet you there.

And together, we work toward the version of you that feels whole, steady, and uniquely you.