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Nikita Fernandes (She/Her)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CST
 therapist: Nikita Fernandes,
Manhattan, NY 10013
Online in New York
For oppressed people to intentionally cultivate pleasure is an act of resistance - Ingrid LaFleur. As a Psychotherapist and Certified Sex Therapist, I specialize in providing culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, poly & kink-friendly, and queer-affirming therapy. My journey as a queer, non-monogamous South Asian neurodivergent woman, along with the experiences of those close to me, deeply shape my approach. I draw on my first-hand knowledge of navigating kink/sex-positive environments. It's important to me to approach therapy with a sense of curiosity and openness so that I can better understand and support my clients. I view each individual within the context of their environment, recognizing the complex intersections of their various identities. I rely on evidenced-based methods that consider the impact of trauma and are attuned to diverse cultural perspectives. I am now also offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy as a new therapeutic option in my practice. Building an authentic relationship with my clients is my highest priority. Jiddu Krishnamurti said that it is no measure of health to be adjusted to a society that is profoundly sick and I do not see therapy as a way to numb the pain that is caused by systemic oppression but rather a way to empower clients to have compassion for themselves.  

Client Focus

Session Format: Couple, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Hispanic / Latino, Jewish, LDS/Mormon, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Muslim, Persons with Disabilities, Sikh, Women clients.

Treatment Approach

  • Compassion Focus Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused (EFT)
  • Existential/Humanistic
  • Imago Relationship Therapy
  • Relational Psychotherapy
  • Somatic

Education & Credentials

Nikita Fernandes LMHC, CST
  • Female
  • License # 014995
  • Licensed in New York
  • Practicing Since 2021
Education: Certificate from AASECT Certified Sex Therapist American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists / 2024 Certificate from Advanced Certificate in LGBT Health, Education, and Social Services New York University / 2022 Attended New York University, M.A in Mental Health Counseling

Finances

Insurance
  • Out of Network

Nikita Fernandes Practice Details

Therapy Sessions
  • Available In-Person in Manhattan, NY 10013
  • Available Online for residents of New York

Practice Overview

110 Lafayette Street
Available both in-person and online
4 Years Experience
Couple, Group, Individual

Specialties

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