HELLO, MY NAME IS
NIKITA FERNANDES
(she/her)
📋MA, LMHC 📍New York, NY 💬 English 🌐 Online 📧 [email protected]
Nikita's multifaceted identity as a South Asian, queer, poly, kinky Indian woman significantly influences her therapy practice. Her deep grasp of Sexual and Gender Minority & Feminist theory enables her to provide culturally sensitive, poly & kink-friendly, neurodivergent, and gender-affirming support. In her approach, Nikita prioritizes fostering self-compassion in the face of systemic oppression, rather than just numbing pain. Rooted in evidence-based techniques, her methods acknowledge the impact of trauma and embrace diverse cultural perspectives. Nikita hopes to cultivate a secure environment, allowing clients to rehearse for life outside therapy. In her free time, Nikita creates wellness programs for a Non-Monogamous organization and helps organize community gatherings.
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Qualifications
🛋️ Practicing for 3 years
🎓Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY
My Practice At A Glance
🗒️ Modalities: Attachment-based, Emotionally Focused, Relational, Person Centered, Interpersonal, Trauma Focused
👥 Clientele: I see adults (age 22-50), South Asian, Poly, kinky, people of color, immigrants, abolitionists
🧩 Specialities: ADHD, Sex Therapy, Migrant identities, Non-Monogamy, Coping skills, LGBTQIA+, Life transitions, racial identity, sexual health, self-esteem and empowerment, relationship challenges, Stress, Anxiety, third culture kids, fat-affirming
Finances
Insurance: Not Accepted
Private Pay: $200 per session for individuals; $250 per session for couples