About

Nissa Ziglar, LCSWA

Child & Teen Therapist in Mooresville, NC

Nissa Ziglar, LCSW-A, is a therapist in Mooresville, NC who works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns. She supports clients navigating anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, behavioral concerns, self-harm, and suicidal ideation, as well as school-related stress, grief, family conflict, and life transitions.

Nissa has a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent clients, including individuals on the autism spectrum, and understands the importance of providing care that recognizes each person’s individual strengths, experiences, and needs. She also works with clients transitioning out of treatment programs or higher levels of care, helping them continue building stability, coping skills, and confidence as they move forward.

With more than 20 years of experience working in elementary, middle, and high school settings, Nissa brings extensive experience supporting children and adolescents while also providing individualized care to adults. She creates a safe, supportive environment where clients can feel understood while developing practical skills to navigate challenges and improve their overall well-being.

Using a compassionate, strengths-based approach, Nissa helps clients strengthen coping skills, improve communication, regulate emotions, and develop healthier ways of responding to life’s challenges. She tailors treatment to each client’s age, needs, experiences, and goals, recognizing that effective therapy looks different for every individual.

Nissa utilizes evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She serves children, adolescents, and adults throughout Mooresville, Lake Norman, Davidson, Cornelius, Huntersville, and surrounding North Carolina communities.

Ages Served: Children (5+) • Adolescents • Adults

Areas of Focus:
Anxiety • ADHD • Depression • Self-Harm • Suicidal Ideation • Trauma • Autism & Neurodivergence • Emotional Regulation • Behavioral Concerns • School Stress • Grief • Family Conflict • Life Transitions • Transition from Higher Levels of Care

Education

Nissa completed her undergraduate and graduate training in social work, building a strong foundation for her work with children and adolescents in both school and clinical settings.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bachelor of Social Work, 1996

Joint MSW Program: UNC Greensboro & NC A&T State University
Master of Social Work, 2008

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