In my past life as Wonder Woman’s stunt double, I struggled to “Have It All!” And it almost cost me my sanity. Trying to be everything to everyone kept me drained and too tired to do anything about it. That was until I admitted I needed help. –Nikita 

To get something I never had before, I had to do something I’d never done before and for me that was to be completely transparent about my limitations. I didn’t know what I didn’t know. I needed someone to teach me how to master the necessary skills to get me where I wanted to be in life and for me that person was a therapist. 

Growing up in an environment where therapy wasn’t seen as an option; against all odds and the threat of stigma I worked with a culturally competent therapist who helped me, not only survive but thrive. 

Through my pain I found my purpose. 

And found my calling! Already having earned a specialized bachelor’s degree in communications from The City University Of New York, Brooklyn College. I went back to school to get my graduate degree at New York University’s Silver School of Social Work, where I earned a Master’s in Social Work.