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Nikita Dow

Therapist(She/her/hers)
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a licensed clinical social worker in New York with over fifteen years of experience working as a therapist and a coach. I support clients navigating depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, OCD, parenting problems, career challenges, and life transitions.

I've worked with adolescents, couples, and families and I value creating a space where clients feel safe, understood and supported. I'm direct, yet compassionate, and I am not afraid to help you explore the "elephant in the room" so we can get to the root of what's keeping you stuck.

My approach to therapy

My style is warm, collaborative and interactive. I believe in meeting clients with respect, empathy, and cultural sensitivity while also helping them move toward meaningful change.

I integrate evidence-based approaches including CBT, ERP family systems work, and motivational interviewing. My goal is to tailor each session to your unique needs-helping you feel both supported and challenged in a way that promotes growth.

What you can expect from me

Starting therapy takes courage, and my goal is to make that first step feel comfortable and empowering. In our first session, we'll explore what brings you in, we'll explore what brings you in, identify your goals, and begin building a plan that feels realistic. and aligned with your needs.

You can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, while also gaining insight and practical tools to move forward.

I look forward to working with you!

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Open Minded, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Stony Brook University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Alvernia University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland), LSCSW (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker) (Kansas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Structural Family, Exposure Response Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English