04/14/2026
Meet Nakimia Agnew, LCSW, a Licensed Certified Social Worker at Arise Psychiatry with more than 15 years of experience supporting individuals and families.
Nakimia earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Delta State University and her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern Mississippi. She brings extensive training to her work, including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness-informed care, grief counseling, and crisis intervention.
Her clinical approach is grounded in compassion, structure, and meeting each person where they are. Nakimia has dedicated much of her career to supporting individuals navigating trauma and family-related challenges, helping them build understanding, resilience, and practical tools for healing. In addition to her clinical work, Nakimia is an approved LCSW supervisor, mentoring and guiding other professionals in the field.
As a Mississippi native, Nakimia enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching movies, and learning fun trivia. We’re grateful to have her thoughtful, experienced care as part of the Arise team.