Nikki Smith
Senior Sleep Consultant
Denver, Co.
Nikki is a highly skilled member of the Senior Sleep Consultant team. Certified in both adult and pediatric sleep, with a Master’s degree in counseling, Nikki offers a unique skill set that meets the needs of both the child and parent during the sleep training journey. Her in-depth knowledge of psychology and sleep, leaves parents feeling fully supported and cared for during their time together.
Nikki’s Experience
Nikki received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and her Master’s Degree in Education and School Counseling. In 2019, she was certified in Pediatric Sleep Consulting, and in 2021, she expanded her certification to include adult and teen sleep coaching. Nikki has resolved issues of sleeplessness for hundreds of babies, children, and adults, by tailoring her approach and support to meet the individual needs of the whole family.
Her focus on educating parents for long-term solutions, allows them to feel empowered to navigate sleep disruptions and sleep regressions that may arise in the future. Additionally, Nikki’s experience as a school counselor, working with school-aged children, has uniquely equipped her to foster positive associations with sleep for toddlers and older children.
Nikki supports individuals of all ages, with a specialized focus on empowering mothers experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety, assisting working mothers, and guiding families with multiple children through sleep training, in addition to custom and gentle transitions from pacifiers or nursing to sleep.
“Working with Nikki saved my life. After 18 months of sleepless nights I reached out to her because my entire family’s life had become completely unmanageable. We were nervous and full of doubt but Nikki was so kind and gentle and was so patient with helping us navigate this huge change while working towards our goals. She made us feel so comfortable and we knew we could trust her to guide our family through this transition. Our baby now sleeps like a dream, is eating and growing and developing more and more everyday. My husband and I now have so much more peace in our lives because of the sleep our little one is getting and the understanding of how to support a better routine for us all. I’ll be forever grateful to Nikki and the incredible change for the better she brought to our lives!"
Carolina, parent of a 18 month old
Nikki’s Sleep Story
When my first son was born, I was fortunate to have a good sleeper from the start. However, when my second son arrived two years later, I faced severe postpartum depression and anxiety, compounded by relentless sleep deprivation. No matter what I tried, he would only sleep in my arms, leaving me feeling overwhelmed and like I was failing both him and my toddler. It was a heartbreaking struggle that deeply challenged my sense of ability as a mother.
When I discovered Sleep Wise, I didn’t hesitate to move forward with one of their consultants. We saw huge improvements in his sleep from the very first night. Beyond that, he began to flourish into a happy, energetic baby. As he settled into a predictable sleep routine, our family of four found our balance and rhythm. This transformation not only brought us the gift of restful nights but also allowed me to focus on my mental health and embrace my journey as a mother of two. The power of sleep became evident; it was essential for my healing, enabling me to truly enjoy the beautiful chaos of motherhood.
It was not hard to see how naturally sleep complimented my background in counseling. I am so passionate about helping families go from sleepless, frustrated nights, to blissful, predictable nights. I would love to have the privilege of helping you transform from exhausted to refreshed!
Nikki at a Glance
Location/Time Zone
Denver, CO / MST
ON MY NIGHTSTAND
likely unfolded, clean laundry from last week
Credential(s)
M.Ed., NCC, NCSC, CSWC
Specialties
infants, older children, teens, adults
my style
empathetic, highly organized, supportive, tenacious
Sleep Philosophy
Exhaustion should not be a badge of honor! If what you’re doing is not working for you, your child, or your family – you do not have to do this alone.
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