Shahla Nikpour Psychotherapy, LCSW

I have spent several years working in New York City and Miami with people struggling with anxiety, depression, and complex post-traumatic stress disorder. I am proficient in working with and understanding narcissistic abuse and the complexities of trauma that happen during or after a toxic relationship. I have lived and breathed through these painful experiences and I am passionate about creating new stories and narratives with my clients. I have a master’s degree from the Pratt Institute in dance/movement therapy and previously had my LCAT license in New York. I believe in utilizing many different modalities when treating my clients. Yes, therapy can be a creative process! This is your process and we will explore any modality that will help you find the tools and skills to live presently and lovingly in your life!

I always offer a free 15-minute consultation to get a sense of who you are and allow you to get a sense of who I am. I do these via phone or my HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. It's important that you get a sense of how I work. I am a clinically-trained psychotherapist but also specialize in person-centered, dialectical behavior, and cognitive behavioral therapies as well as mindfulness for children, adolescents, and adults. I am open to trying new modalities that make you feel empowered in your therapeutic journey.

I am actively involved in the Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Alliance and I recently attended their international summit. I truly believe that there is a melting pot of wonderful clinicians that add to understanding the complexities of narcissistic abuse. I am pursuing my training in EMDR to further help people access the tools that help them.

I have lived through narcissistic abuse and I get it! Trauma happens to people in many ways, but the experience nonetheless is a significant wound we feel. Trauma is complex and intense. Trauma is a reminder of negative stories that we believe are true. People's pain and anguish can be in all forms; sometimes the damage is visible and sometimes the wounds are not visible. Regardless of what someone has experienced, all wounds need to be healed and treated from the inside out.

I am embracing this new vigor that we are taking on in terms of making sure that everyone values and appreciates the importance of mental health, and I am excited to see so many wonderful therapists, doctors, teachers, and mentors continually contributing to this field.