Everyone deserves to feel good about themselves, and everyone can. Psychotherapy helps you develop the insight, skills and courage to create more joy, harmony, power, and success in your life. These positive changes may manifest as an improved sense of well-being, better stress management, reduction of painful/unwanted symptoms, improved relationships, enhanced sense of self, career success, etc. It is an honor to use my expertise, skills and experience to assist you with your commitment to personal growth and maximizing your potential. Thank you for choosing the Laird Khepera Institute to facilitate your journey to well-being! Call now for your free consultation!

My areas of specialty include treatment of anxiety, trauma, difficult life transitions, relationship problems, and coping with significant stressors (i.e.-grief, work/life/school balance, spiritual concerns, racism, cultural differences, etc.). I am a results oriented clinician. I use evidence-based practices and a holistic approach to facilitate positive change. I have specialized training in Mindfulness, Trauma Treatment, Cultural Diversity, EMDR, and Meditation. In addition to individual, family and group therapy, I provide training and consultation regarding diversity issues, stress-management, vision boards, and community development. I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of mental health experience, including directing inpatient and outpatient facilities.

• Bachelor of Science degree in psychology at Xavier University of Louisiana
• Completed a one year doctoral level internship program at the Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology in Boston, MA
• Doctorate degree in counseling/clinical psychology from Florida State University
• Certified Amrit Yoga instructor
• Certified Reiki Master trainer and practitioner

License PY7843

Dr. Nyamekye Laird has practiced yoga and meditation since 2000, and has been a certified yoga instructor since 2007. She is also a certified Reiki Master in both the Usui and Mayan traditions. She has also been trained in the use of Yoga Nidra as a tool to facilitate positive change and resolution of unhelpful cognitive and emotional patterns. These complementary medicine modalities are provided as separate services, and can be incorporated with psychotherapy upon request.