Special interests include: Unpacking attachment wounds using IFS; Transition stages in Poly/ENM; Freedom from shame regarding sex & kink; Impacts of disability; Relationships to health, disordered eating, and/or fatness from a fat liberatory and body neutrality lens.
Nishita Rao is a Behavioral Neuroscience Consultant, a certified Sex Work-affirming Care Provider (ECC), an Interdisciplinary Sex Researcher, Reiki Grandmaster and a Certified Sex Educator, leading multiple Pillow Talk With Nixi initiatives.
Gender of Practitioner
Female
Education/Training/Certifications
MS Neuroscience; BE Biotechnology; AASECT CSE; ISEE CHSE; ECC Sex Work-Affirming Care Provider
Wholehearted, person-centered therapy for queer, TGNC, polyam, kinky, and/or neurodiverse young folx in NY and MD. Schedule a free consultation today!
Gender of Practitioner
Non-Binary
Education/Training/Certifications
I have served as an INELDA-certified Death Doula, YogaBody Breath Coach, and NYS certified Rape Crisis Counselor, in addition to my credentials as a therapist. I am pursuing an additional Masters degree in positive psychology. My clinical training includes TF-CBT, EMDR, PACT Level 1, The Integrated Mental Health and Addictions Treatment Training Certificate through the Center for Practice Innovations, and a Sex Work Affirming Provider Equitable Care Certification through Zepp Wellness
Tell us about the payment options you accept and any additional insurance details.
Sessions are $125 per hour. I accept major credits cards, FSA & HSA, and can provide superbills. You may be eligible for reimbursement from your insurance company for out of network costs. We've partnered with Mentaya, a service that streamlines getting reimbursed for your therapy sessions through out-of-network benefits. See if you qualify: https://mentaya.co/checkbenefits/543pUU11n44RAWadpscH
Registered Nurse Psychotherapist offering virtual trauma-informed, experiential therapy across Ontario. I integrate somatic and parts work, with a focus on grief, trauma, emotional patterns, and life transitions.
Gender of Practitioner
Female
Education/Training/Certifications
BScN, Registered Nurse (Ontario). Registered Nurse Psychotherapist (Ontario). Additional training in experiential therapy, somatic work, parts work, memory reconsolidation, Coherence Therapy, and grief counselling.
Tell us about the payment options you accept and any additional insurance details.
I accept payment by credit card or e-transfer through a secure platform. The standard fee is $120 per 50-minute session (no HST). Sliding scale spots are available on request for clients experiencing financial hardship. I do not bill insurance directly, but I provide receipts that clients can submit for reimbursement if their plan covers Registered Nurse Psychotherapists.
Poly Awareness Level
Knowledgeable
Kink Awareness Level
Knowledgeable
Awareness Notes
Provide affirming, knowledgeable care for queer, kink, polyamorous, and sex worker clients.
