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Nikki Vega

Therapist(they/them)
9 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Latinx, queer therapist (they/them) with over six years of experience specializing in LGBTQ+ issues, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions. My formal educational background is in social work, by my primary knowledge and education comes from community based work and the amazing people I've worked alongside in organizing, mutual aid, and with my loved ones.

My approach to therapy

UPDATE: open to couples / relationships only

My work is rooted in relationship-building and anti-oppressive practices. I have worked extensively with queer/trans folks, those living with trauma, and folks feeling stuck or overwhelmed by life.

What you can expect from me

While I work to co-construct goals and the meaning of the therapeutic relationship with the people I work with, I intend for the therapy space to feel welcoming, affirming, and a safe place to be brave and challenged.

About me

  • I identify as
    Hispanic, Latinx, Transgender Non-binary
  • My style is
    Humorous, Affirming, Participatory

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at New York University Silver School of Social Work
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey, New York, Connecticut)
  • Licensed in
    Connecticut, New Jersey, New York
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Optum Medicaid NY, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Parent Management Training (PMT), Brief Dynamic, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Relational, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure Response Prevention, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    36 Plaza Street East
    Brooklyn, NY 11238

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