HELLO, MY NAME IS

NIKITA FERNANDES

(she/her)

📋MA, LMHC, CST 📍New York 💬 English 🌐 Online

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

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