Akeera Peterkin
Hi, I’m Akeera Peterkin (she/her). My clients describe me as genuine, compassionate, and personable. I see therapy as an allyship—walking alongside you through challenges while making sure you feel heard, respected, and supported.
I specialize in working with trauma, identity, and life stressors, holding space for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, TGNC, students, creatives, and others navigating adversity. My approach is inclusive, affirming, and tailored to your goals, blending evidence-based practices with a culturally sensitive lens.
At Amani Nia Therapeutic Services, my goal is to help you feel safe, explore who you are, and build the tools you need to thrive. Whether you’re working through inner conflicts or external challenges, you don’t have to do it alone—I’m here to support you.
Specialties
Addiction Anger management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bias and Discrimination Bipolar Disorder Body Image College adjustment Community Violence Cultural Adjustment Depression Emotional Regulation Executive Functions Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Financial Insecurity Food Insecurity Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Immigration Stress Impulse Control Infertility Intimate Partner Abuse Life Transitions Marital and Premarital counseling Personality Disorders Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Self-harm Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Sexuality Sexual Orientation Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Substance Abuse Suicidality Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Akeera Peterkin is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Care Network Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Carelon Cigna and Evernorth Empire BlueCross Quest Behavioral HealthPaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
Claim Submission:
I will complete and submit paperwork on your behalf for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1780061101Rates
| First session | $175 |
| Ongoing sessions | $150 |
Practice Hours
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Anti-Oppressive Lens Art Therapy Attachment-based Career Counseling Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Coaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Emotionally Focused Therapy Expressive Arts Family Systems Feminist Gottman Method Holistic Humanistic Internal Family Systems (IFS) Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) Medication Management Mind-Body Mindfulness Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Narrative Person-Centered Positive Psychology Psychoanalytic Psychodynamic Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Relational Strength-Based Supportive Trauma FocusedModalities
Couples Family IndividualsAge Groups
Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)Communities
Activists Artists Athletes First-Gen Immigrants Indigenous Peoples International LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color People with Disabilities Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluid Undocumented Veganism VeteransMeeting Options
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 10
- License(s): CT-11041, NJ-44sc05926900, NY-087134
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Race(s): Black or African American
- Gender(s): Woman
- Sexual Orientation(s): Queer