Nikki Rafala

Nikki brings well over 15 years of clinical experience to her practice having served as a clinician, mental health and substance use consultant, behavioral health officer, emergency room social worker and school social worker for several healthcare, hospital, Army and educational systems. Nikki works to establish a strong therapeutic relationship where the client feels comfortable and open sharing. Nikki has worked with many young adults through adulthood to help clients deal with a wide range of psychological problems including; depression, anxiety, ptsd, complex trauma, addictions and LGBTQ issues. Nikki utilizes CBT, DBT, talk therapy, meditation and relaxation techniques and narrative therapies among other treatment modalities to offer the best clinical individualized treatment. Nikki holds a BA and BS from Northeastern University, a MA from the Hartt School and a MSW from UCONN. Nikki holds an active license of clinical social work and is connected to the NASW.