Noni Vaughn-Pollard, NDTR, MHC-LP
Mental Health Counselor
& Registered Nutritionist
"There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots; the other, wings." - W. Hodding Carter
Noni is a registered nutritionist who practices intuitive eating. She uses her knowledge of physical health to understand how mental health shows up in the body. Noni uses food as a gateway into personal pleasure and incorporates this belief into her personal and professional lives.
She received her BS in nutrition studies from New York University with a minor in child psychology. Noni recently obtained her masters in mental health counseling from Hunter College. She has experience working with adolescents and young women who live with eating disorders, anxiety and depression. Noni is a therapist who uses a feminist and multicultural framework to remind her clients of their inner worth.
Mental Health Counselor
& Registered Nutritionist
Noni is a native New Yorker who loves the ritual of the Sunday morning bagel and a long walk in Prospect Park with an oat milk cappuccino. She grew up in a home of artists and embraces her love for old movies, jazz & modern art.
Noni knew early on that she wanted to become a helping professional. At first, she decided to become a dietitian and guide people through their relationships with food. However, she took a positive psychology class in college and discovered the world of mental health. Noni was fascinated by the idea of creating safety for individuals who needed to feel a sense of belonging.
She received her BS in nutrition studies from New York University with a minor in child psychology. Noni then obtained her masters in mental health counseling from Hunter College. She has experience working with adolescents and young adults of color who live with intense anxiety and struggle with perfectionism. She practices with a person-centered, creative and spiritual approach to guide clients.
Noni is also a registered nutritionist who encourages intuitive eating. She uses her knowledge of physical health to understand how mental health shows up in the body. Noni uses food as a gateway into personal pleasure and incorporates this belief into her personal and professional lives.
Contact Noni: noni@rootsarttherapy.nyc or call 347-201-1146
I am a Brooklyn based art therapist and licensed mental health counselor. I provide counseling services for people struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, or disordered eating. I believe creativity assists the process of transformation. Art materials will always be provided however making art is not required. Mindfulness will be encouraged as well as finding the dialectic between acceptance and change.