About Dr. Nneka Jones Tapia
Clinical psychologist, executive coach, and advocate for resilient leadership. Dr. Jones Tapia has dedicated her career to helping leaders thrive personally and professionally.
- ✓PsyD with decades of experience guiding high-performing leaders
- ✓Groundbreaking work transforming systems from isolation to connection
- ✓Your trusted advisor for lasting personal and professional growth
Meet Dr. Jones Tapia
Dr. Nneka Jones Tapia
Dr. Nneka Jones Tapia is a clinical psychologist and executive coach who helps executives lead from a place of wholeness. Blending clinical insight with real-world leadership experience, she guides leaders to navigate the emotional and mental demands of high-impact roles with authenticity and confidence.
Since 2008, Dr. Jones Tapia has been helping executives and professionals transform their leadership from the inside out. Her journey began in clinical practice, where she developed deep expertise in understanding human behavior, resilience, and the psychology of change—skills she now applies to helping leaders at the highest levels of their organizations.
Through her coaching, Dr. Jones Tapia empowers leaders to cultivate emotional intelligence, resilience, and strategic clarity. She believes that true leadership starts with self-awareness, enabling executives to lead with empathy, vision, and purpose.
The TPCS Coaching Approach
Grounded in Science and Experience
Dr. Jones Tapia's coaching approach is grounded in both science and experience: integrating emotional intelligence, healing-focused awareness and strategic planning to help executives thrive personally and professionally.
Drawing from clinical psychology and real-world leadership, Dr. Jones Tapia creates a safe space where executives can address both the visible challenges and the underlying patterns that shape their leadership.
Tapia Psychological Consulting Services helps leaders:
Reconnect with their inner purpose
Lead with clarity, emotional balance, and self-trust
Break cycles of burnout
Design and execute on strategic plans
Cultivate teams and cultures primed for ultimate impact
Our mission is to empower executives to lead with clarity and resilience.
Discover a new approach to leadership
Explore how coaching can transform your leadership journey.
Credentials & Experience
Background & Experience
Education & Academia
- Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)
Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology - Master of Arts (M.A.), Clinical Psychology
East Carolina University - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Experience & Leadership
- Managing Director, Justice Initiatives
Chicago Beyond - Executive Director
Cook County Department of Corrections - Chief Psychologist
Cermak Health Services
Recognition & Awards
- 2018Health Advocate of the Year — NAMI Chicago
- 2018Leadership in Justice Award — TASC Chicago
- 2016Innovator Award — National TASC
- 2015Crain's Chicago Business "40 Under 40"
- 2015Outstanding Contribution to Psychology — Illinois Psychological Association
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Taking the first step toward transformation begins with a conversation. Share a bit about yourself and what you're seeking, and I'll be in touch to explore how we might work together.
Reach Out If You Are:
- ✓An executive seeking deeper self-awareness and sustainable leadership practices
- ✓A leader navigating organizational change or high-stakes transitions
- ✓Ready to address the personal patterns that impact your professional effectiveness