About Niekema Hudson, Ed.D., LMHC, LSP
Hey there! I'm Dr. Niekema, your friendly neighborhood licensed school psychologist and licensed mental health counselor. I'm all about making sure you get the help you need without any hassle. Yep, you heard that right – my services are easy to access, transparent, and ethical, so you know you're in good hands. My mission? Well, it's all about supporting students' and individuals' mental, physical, and emotional well-being. I'm on a mission to smash those access barriers and erase the stigma around special education and mental health. Oh, and here's the best part – when I conduct evaluations, I don't just focus on the challenges. Nope, I zero in on your child's strengths, using a strength-based approach to give them the top-notch support they deserve! Read more about my journey, training, experience, and passion for Psychology.
"Strength isn’t the absence of struggle; it’s the courage to keep choosing yourself, one small step at a time."
My devotion to psychological wellness and meaningful, evidence‑based care.
As a licensed mental health counselor and a licensed, certified school psychologist, I have spent years working within the educational system, conducting educational testing, providing counseling, and responding to crises with care and clarity. These experiences shaped my decision to open my private practice, BTPS, where I could bring together the best of both worlds: clinical mental health expertise and deep educational insight.
My extensive background in schools gives me a unique perspective on the strengths and limitations of psychological services within the education system. It allows me to understand not only how children and adolescents learn, grow, and struggle, but also how families navigate complex systems while trying to advocate for their child’s needs. BTPS was built to be a one‑stop shop for adolescent mental health services, offering therapy, psychological and educational testing, and parent consultation under one roof. As a licensed mental health counselor, I am committed to providing therapeutic support that is grounded in expertise, honesty, and compassion. As a school psychologist, I bring a comprehensive understanding of assessment, learning profiles, and special education pathways.
Above all, I am dedicated to creating a comfortable, inclusive, and welcoming environment where clients feel safe to share, explore, and grow. My goal is to offer a therapeutic experience infused with warmth, clarity, and empowerment, ensuring that every individual and family feels valued and supported on their journey toward mental wellness.
