About Nikki Vega, LCSW
Nikki Vega, LCSW, is a therapist at Brightline’s Brooklyn clinic and also provides online care for Connecticut families. Nikki supports kids, teens, and parents who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional regulation difficulties, behavioral concerns, family conflict, and stress related to life transitions or trauma. They also have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ youth and families.
Nikki has broad experience providing diagnostic evaluations, individual therapy, family therapy, crisis support, and parent coaching. They work closely with parents to understand what’s driving their child’s struggles and to develop practical strategies that help things run more smoothly at home and school.
Nikki utilizes evidence-based practices, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), parent management training (PMT), and exposure-based strategies, all tailored to each child’s developmental needs and family context. They aim to create a collaborative, supportive space where both kids and parents feel understood and leave sessions with tools they can use right away. Being able to help families feel more hopeful, connected, and equipped is what makes this work so meaningful to Nikki.
Professional Summary
Education:
Master of Social Work (MSW), New York University Silver School of Social Work
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting (BFA), New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Therapeutic approaches and certification(s): Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), parent management training (PMT), internal family systems (IFS), exposure and response prevention (ERP), emotionally-focused family therapy
License Type(s): Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
States where clinician is licensed: Connecticut (16254), New York (097375)
Experience:
Psychotherapist, Callen Lorde Community Health Center
Couples & Family Therapist, Ritual
Training:
Intensive Case Manager Intern, Ali Forney Center
Therapy Intern, LGBT Community Center
Brightline providers online therapy and medication management services for families who aren't able to make it to one of our clinics around New York City.
Meet our online clinical providers
Heather Buzbee, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC
“I love helping families find holistic, evidence-based solutions to improve the mental health and well-being of their kids and teens."
Jessica Cohen, LCSW
Jessica Cohen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with focus areas of Anxiety, Depression, Disruptive Behaviors, Trauma, ADHD, Divorce/Separation, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, Child & Adolescent.
Ephat Russcol, MD
“I truly love all my Brightline families and I value working as a team to help children be their best selves!”
Sylvia Ryszewska, PhD
"I am most passionate about providing early intervention care as it can and does change the lives and trajectory of kids and families."
Nikki Vega, LCSW
"I’m passionate about helping families strengthen connection while building skills that support their child’s confidence and independence."
Charlie Xiao, PMHNP
“I am passionate about making a positive impact on each child's life and helping them overcome their struggles and challenges. Their resiliency and successes, large and small, are what inspire me each and every day."
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