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Hi, I’m Nikki — owner of Dragonfly Haven Wellness LCSW PLLC. I’m looking forward to starting our work together.

I’m a licensed clinical social worker with a Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University, earned in 2003. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of supporting children, teens, adults, and families through life’s challenges in both outpatient and school-based mental health settings.

I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, supported, and genuinely understood. My approach is warm and collaborative, while also helping to point out connections to support your growth. I draw from a blend of psychodynamic therapy, relational approaches, CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and Encompass co-occurring treatment to help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change.

I’ve recently competed a certified integrative mental health provider course to focus more on body-based approaches alongside traditional talk therapy to support healing as a whole-person process.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to do it alone. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are.

If you have ever felt out of place, weighed down by societal expectations, or unsure of where you fit in, you are not alone. As I always tell my clients: "there is no normal; normal is subjective."

My name is Dr. Crystal Molyneaux. As a Licensed Psychologist and New Jersey Certified School Psychologist with a Psy.D. focused on multiculturalism, I help individuals liberate their minds from rigid external standards so they can truly thrive. I believe that individual healing is the catalyst for stronger families and communities.

My practice is rooted in a profound respect for diverse populations. I provide a dedicated, supportive space for those navigating legal and societal disparities, systemic disadvantages, or a fractured sense of belonging. Your unique story matters here.

Have you found yourself growing more distant in relationships? Are you struggling to find ways to function in the world? I work with individuals seeking greater clarity, balance, and emotional well-being. I offer a grounded, compassionate approach that values collaboration and thoughtful reflection. I have experience in working with all ages I am committed to creating a therapeutic space that supports growth, understanding, and long-term resilience.

Are you looking for a supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered in your care? I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I work with clients facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, mood and personality disorders, substance use, life transitions, and psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and focused on meeting you where you are. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my pets, doing animal rescue and wildlife rehabilitation, and being outdoors to recharge and stay grounded.