Hi, I'm Nik, a therapist intern with UNLV Health - Mojave Counseling.

About Me as a Therapist

I believe that therapy should be focused on achieving the life that you--the client--wants.  I don't have opinions on how you should live your life; that's not my job. My job is to help you figure out who you want to be and help you get there. Anxiety and depression are common things that get in the way of that, as are familial and societal barriers that we can't change. What we can work on is acceptance of what cannot be changed, a necessary step before looking at what can be controlled and choosing what works best for you.

While I work with a variety of clients, I have a few areas of specialty: LGBTQ+ folks, folks with chronic illnesses, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing folks. Lived experience is not necessary for a therapist to be a good fit. In these areas, though, because of my lived experience, I have extensive knowledge of where challenges may occur and what avenues to pursue if they do, despite being a relatively new therapist. I additionally take trainings and educate myself in these areas as frequently as I am able. Because I am a little hard of hearing, I prefer that initial sessions be in person if at all possible, with opportunity to switch to telehealth within the state of Nevada afterward. However, because I do work with people with disabilities, I am willing to offer initial sessions via teletherapy on a case-by-case basis.

I have training in CBT, ACT, and EMDR. I am a member of WPATH, specialized in integrated behavioral health while attaining my degree, and I am conversational in ASL (please see video below if you are interested in therapy in ASL). I utilize a trauma-informed approach. I am trained in multiple holistic and natural modalities as well, including meditation, yoga, and Reiki. Lastly, I've recently completed certification for using nutrition to assist in trauma healing and in disordered and emotional eating. Whether going with facts or with your gut (sometimes literally!) works better for you, I can roll with that.

I have a dynamic disability, which means that some days I look like anyone else, some days I have braces or a cane, and some days I'm in a wheelchair. All of these are normal for me and not a source of distress or concern for me. If you have questions about my condition for which answers will help, please ask. If I am not comfortable with giving an answer, I will say so. Otherwise, just know that it is completely fine to treat me the same no matter what sort of day it appears to be.

To book an appointment or join the waiting list, please contact Mojave Counseling at (702) 968-4000.

Get in touch directly at NikPRose@gmail.com.