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Supporting Children, Teens, Adults, and Families on Their Mental Health Journey

Helping you build confidence, resilience and lasting change. Individual therapy for adults and children. Clinical evaluations for court. IEP advocacy for children with special needs.

Natalia Nikulina, LCSW

Compassionate
Collaborative
Empowering
Therapy for Real Life

About me

I am Natalia Nikulina, a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for supporting individuals and families through life's challenges.

I earned my Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University in 2010 and have been practicing psychotherapy in New York State ever since.

I provide services in both English and Russian.

I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities and have extensive experience working in hospital settings as well as private practice. My approach integrates evidence-based treatments with holistic and creative therapies, tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.

I specialize in individual and family therapy, psychological evaluations, IEP advocacy for children with special needs, and court-related evaluations. I also work with couples and individuals navigating life transitions.

My goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where you can heal, grow, and create meaningful change.

My goal is to provide a safe,supportive environment where you can heal,grow, and create meaningful change.

Over 16 Years of
Clinical Experience

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 16 years of practice in New York State.

Tens
of Thousands
of Clients

Helped children, teens, adults, and families from diverse cultural and international backgrounds.

Expert in
Complex Cases

Experience in family disputes, immigration cases, and multidisciplinary collaborations.

Bilingual
Services

Proudly offering therapy in both English and Russian.

Services

Individual Therapy

Personalized support to help you navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and achieve lasting change.
Family Therapy

Strengthen communication, resolve conflicts, and build healthier relationships within your family.
Clinical Evaluations

Comprehensive evaluations for mental health, diagnostic clarification, and treatment planning.
IEP Advocacy

Advocacy and support for children with special needs to help ensure they receive the services they deserve.
Evaluations & Testimony

Psychosocial evaluations, clinical reports, and court testimony addressing mental health, emotional functioning, and family concerns.
Couples Therapy

Improve connection, rebuild trust, and navigate life transitions together.

Commercial Insurances Accepted

At Challenging Minds LCSW P.C., we are in-network with a number of major commercial insurance plans through Headway, making quality mental health care more accessible and affordable.