Nikita Fernandes

For oppressed people to intentionally cultivate pleasure is an act of resistance – Ingrid LaFleur.

My clinical identity is supporting clients seeking culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, poly & kink-friendly, and queer-affirming therapists. My intersecting identities offer me the ability to connect with clients that identify as people of color, immigrants, polyamorous, kink-positive, LGBTQ+, or clients who hold identities altogether different than or similar to my own. Curiosity and awareness are the cornerstones of what informs my work as a therapist.

With me, therapy can be a transformative experience. I hold a secure environment for my clients to discuss challenges with their sexuality and oppression. I draw on my own first-hand knowledge of navigating kink/sex-positive environments. I support clients in building sexual self-esteem, navigating sexual liberation, and processing sexual trauma.
I have compassion for clients who are beginning therapy for the first time. I acknowledge that communities of color are cautious of the mental healthcare system due to stigma. As a person of color myself, I work hard to establish and maintain a safe environment for communities of color.