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
Meet Noni, a native New Yorker and mental health counselor specializing in therapy for adolescents and young adults of color. With a creative, person-centered approach, Noni helps clients navigate social anxiety, perfectionism, and food relationships using intuitive eating and a holistic view of mental health.
Mental Health Counselor
& Registered Nutritionist
Noni is a passionate mental health counselor and nutritionist based in Brooklyn, NY, with a deep love for reading tarot cards and a leisurely stroll through Prospect Park. Raised in a creative home surrounded by artists, she developed a love for old movies, jazz, and modern art, which continue to inspire her today.
From the start, Noni knew she wanted to help others. However, a college course in positive psychology led her to explore the world of mental health—where she discovered her true calling in creating spaces for people to feel truly seen and supported.
Noni holds a BS in Nutrition Studies from NYU, a minor in child psychology, and a master's in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter College. She focuses on empowering Black adolescent girls by boosting their self-esteem and supports sensitive adolescents & young adults of color dealing with anxiety, perfectionism, and relationship challenges. Her approach is person-centered, creative, and holistic.
As a registered nutritionist, Noni is a big advocate for intuitive eating and believes that food should be a source of joy rather than stress. She connects physical health to mental well-being, recognizing that food is a powerful tool for self-love. Noni blends her knowledge of nutrition and mental health to guide her clients toward a balanced life.
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.