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Welcome. I am Dr. Nikita Tate-Casanova, Ph.D. and a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. I am committed to caring for the whole individual and family including spiritual, emotional, and physical health in ways that are suited to each individual.
My approach
My approach to therapy is tailored to each client. I use EMDR, CBT, CPT, trauma-focused approaches, brief therapy, communication theories, structural family therapy, EFT, Gottman, and other theories and therapeutic approaches to assist clients in managing challenges. I view each client as an expert on their lives and experiences and use theoretical approaches that help them solve or resolve presenting issues.
My focus
I work with clients struggling with past and present trauma, anxiety, depression, spiritual concerns, couple conflict, mood disorders, cultural and ethnic issues, blended family issues, grief and end-of-life issues, phobias, and OCD. I engage in group, individual, couple, nuclear families, and multigenerational family therapy. I typically work with clients aged 15 to 99.
My communication style
My goal is to create a safe environment of trust for clients. Sessions may have clients taking the lead with therapist assistance. Other sessions have the therapist leading, teaching, and facilitating growth for/with the clients. The focus revolves around what the client needs/requests.
My journey to mental healthcare
My path to becoming a LMFT was a no-brainer. Even as a child, I looked for ways to help others, whether by providing a listening ear or assisting with problem-solving. This continued through adulthood, so I decided to see if I was more suited for social work or therapy. I feel in love with therapy from the very first graduate course and never looked back!
My goals for you
Goal setting with clients begins by defining or clearly express presenting issues. Next, we decide how you will know you are ready to stop therapy or how you will know your quality of life has improved. Finally, we develop goals to reach the desired outcomes, how often to come to sessions, and goal check intervals.
My first session with you
During our first session, I want to know about your life not just your presenting issue. I describe my approaches to therapy, what you can expect from me, confidentiality, and how to contact me.
