Our Team

Kira Akulova-Nickerson, LMFT, LPC, is the founder of Live Better Counseling. With over a decade of experience, she provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, adolescents, and families navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, emotional stress, and personal growth.

Licensed in Connecticut, Florida, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island, Kira offers therapy services across multiple states through both in-person and telehealth appointments. Her therapeutic approach combines clinical expertise with warmth, collaboration, and practical strategies that help clients build healthier relationships, improve emotional regulation, and create meaningful change in their lives.

In addition to her clinical work, Kira serves as a Clinical Supervisor, mentoring and supporting the next generation of mental health professionals. Her leadership extends beyond the therapy room through advanced business and organizational training within an MBA program, bringing a strong understanding of both mental health care and the operational side of building sustainable, client-centered practices.

Kira offers appointments Monday through Thursday, with Friday availability reserved as a backup scheduling option when needed. Live Better Counseling also works to meet clients halfway by offering flexible scheduling arrangements, collaborative treatment planning, and accessible care options whenever possible.