Nikki Adhami
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW, ASW 123351, supervised by Nora Katz, LCSW 112300
Online in California
(Online Only)
You understand yourself pretty well. You can name what's wrong. And yet here you are, still anxious, still exhausted, still wondering why nothing quite shifts. My sessions are warm and honest, built on trust before anything else. We work at your pace, looking at what's keeping you where you are and what a different life might actually feel like. Reach out for a free 15-minute call to see if we're a good fit.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+ clients.
Languages: English, Farsi
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
Approach Description: I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to understand the thoughts and habits that keep you stuck, with DBT skills and mindfulness-based practices for the moments that feel overwhelming. Underneath the tools is a relational approach: the trust between us is what makes honest change possible. Motivational interviewing helps when part of you wants change and part of you is not sure yet.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $175 per session
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I offer a limited number of sliding-scale spots for clients who need financial flexibility. Please reach out to discuss availability and what may work for you.
- Accepts Insurance
- Optum, United Healthcare, and Cigna. Out of network. Superbills provided for out-of-network reimbursement.
Education & Credentials
Nikki Adhami ACSW, ASW 123351, supervised by Nora Katz, LCSW 112300
- Female
- License # ASW 123351 (supervised by Nora Katz, LCSW 112300)
- Licensed in California
- Practicing Since 2024
Nikki Adhami Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of California
- Online Therapy Details: Secure video sessions for anyone located in California
You've probably read enough about anxiety or burnout to diagnose yourself twice over. You know the patterns. You still can't seem to get out from under them. Maybe you're moving through a loss, or a transition that's bigger than you expected, or you've just reached the quiet conclusion that something has to change, even if you can't name what yet.
That's a good place to start.
Sessions with me tend to feel unhurried. The first thing we build is trust, because real honesty in a therapy room only happens when it feels safe to be a little messy. From there, we look together at the thoughts, feelings, and habits that keep pulling you back, and we start to find small, real ways to move differently.
I work well with people who are open to looking inward, even if they're not sure what they'll find. I especially enjoy working with those sorting through questions of identity and culture, first or second generation experiences, and the particular exhaustion that comes from holding a lot on the outside while struggling quietly on the inside. I also work in Farsi.
I am a pre-licensed Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW 123351) at Inner Compass Psychotherapy, working under the clinical supervision of Nora Katz, LCSW 112300. I offer telehealth sessions throughout California on Monday, Thursday, and Friday evenings. The fee is $175 per session. I welcome you to reach out for a free 15-minute phone consultation so we can see if working together makes sense.