Hello, I’m Nika

I am an approved supervisor for Washington state under LICSW licensure. My approach to supervision is rooted in developmental and relational principles.

To me supervision is a mutual process, where power and responsibility are shared between the supervisor and supervisees. I strive to create a space where clinicians feel safe and supported to grow, where they feel held and seen in their humanity as well as their professionalism.

I was inspired to step into the role of providing supervision by amazing examples of mentorship on my own path. I can look back and attest with certainty to the empowering force of these relationships. So I wish to give back and share knowledge, expertise, humor and compassion with those called to be a healing presence in the lives of others.

• I provide supervision to clinical interns at the Healing Moments Counseling
• I provide supervision to associate level clinicians (SWs, MFTs, MHCs)
• I provide consultation to fully licensed clinicians

I specialize in:

• Individual and relationship therapy
• Sex therapy
• Out of control behavioral patterns, addictive behaviors
• In my therapeutic clinical work, I utilize emotionally focused therapy (EFT, EFIT) and psychodynamic approach.

Along with this, I have extensive experience in emergency behavioral health, as an ER clinician, addressing suicidal and homicidal ideation, psychotic behaviors, and substance use issues in a crisis setting.

Based on this, I gladly offer support and expertise in:

• Navigating crisis and assessing/managing risk
  ▫️ what level of intervention is appropriate for a client
  ▫️ what they can expect from their engagement with the
  higher levels of the behavioral health care system
• Collaboration with other interdisciplinary professionals
• Secondary and exposure trauma