--- title: Nikki Vega, LCSW | Pediatric Mental Health Services description: >- I offer pediatric mental health services focusing on Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADHD, Sleep, OCD, Grief, and Divorce/Separation. category: Page canonical_url: https://www.brightline.com/providers/nikki-vega-lcsw/ source: Brightline license: © 2026 Brightline. All rights reserved. slug: providers/nikki-vega-lcsw id: 5K2Vn7wFuW6oFBaRlVwijF contentType: page --- # Nikki Vega, LCSW **Accepting new patients** # **Therapist** (they/he) "I’m passionate about helping families strengthen connection while building skills that support their child’s confidence and independence." ![Wrapper for 4yw5sZbaV6jaiZrFODjtJj](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/4yw5sZbaV6jaiZrFODjtJj/9e7202326138f46d73a8dddb57dcceec/Nikki_Vega_headshot_500x500.jpg) - [Appointment](/care/appointment/) - [(888) 255-7040](tel: 8882557040) ## 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), Florida Telehealth (TPSW6074), 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 ![Wrapper for 7px8Nof5sqVga9rBTDSBnV](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/7px8Nof5sqVga9rBTDSBnV/126b088fb735c145dae71a2326ff0414/What_To_Expect.svg) ## In-person care in Brooklyn. Online care from home. Your child’s therapist will work with you to find the balance that is right for your family and the goals you have for your child. **Brooklyn Heights clinic address** 32 Court Street, Suite 808 Brooklyn, NY 11201 - [(888) 255-7040](tel: 8882557040) - [Learn more](/locations/new-york/brooklyn-heights/) ![Wrapper for 5KXY3SWiKF0F0qcMg71yu0](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/5KXY3SWiKF0F0qcMg71yu0/a13420d54529484b276137f9af850f99/Locations_List_Illustration.svg) ## Meet our online clinical providers 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. ### 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." ![Wrapper for 5MziOtkXmkVXHQPND2l2C](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/5MziOtkXmkVXHQPND2l2C/3c96c23c408f32cdbe4d88a193b2d268/Therapist_Heather_Buzbee.jpg) - [Heather's profile](/providers/heather-buzbee-cpnp-bc-pmhnp-bc/) ### Jessica Cohen, LCSW "My work is rooted in creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative space where kids and families feel seen, understood, and empowered to explore their experiences." ![Jessica Cohen Virtual ](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/g57vkRaP6TtumhDTsUUS6/dbd572b69c705bb6424e1ec679209569/Jessica_Cohen_LCSW_Virtual_copy.jpeg) - [Jessica's profile](/providers/jessica-cohen-lcsw/) ### Ephat Russcol, MD “I truly love all my Brightline families and I value working as a team to help children be their best selves!”  ![Wrapper for 7L145KmyBIwKACshkcHPQs](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/eqr7DzcdbtbWc5QLNDxdr/944ca7e3db963f293cfa4def7857067f/Ephat_Russcol__MD__Virtual.jpeg) - [Dr. Russcol's Profile](/providers/ephat-russcol-md/) ### 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." ![Wrapper for 54TNkzBSn3pBwt9VpHugT](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/54TNkzBSn3pBwt9VpHugT/a5e597252f80d9cd6258ff14ca051d33/Therapist_Sylvia_Ryszewska.jpg) - [Dr. Ryszewska's profile](/providers/sylvia-ryszewska-phd/) ### Nikki Vega, LCSW "I’m passionate about helping families strengthen connection while building skills that support their child's confidence and independence." ![Wrapper for 4yw5sZbaV6jaiZrFODjtJj](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/4yw5sZbaV6jaiZrFODjtJj/9e7202326138f46d73a8dddb57dcceec/Nikki_Vega_headshot_500x500.jpg) - [Nikki's profile](/providers/nikki-vega-lcsw/) ### 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." ![Wrapper for 53sNdVGxkiUYIXEs8pkxys](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/53sNdVGxkiUYIXEs8pkxys/034d2d978ccbc28a0e5ddb8c6519c5be/Charlie_Xiao__PMHNP_headshot_500x500.jpg) - [Charlie's profile](/providers/charlie-xiao-pmhnp/) ### What is a therapist? Brightline therapists have earned their master’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or counseling. They are independently licensed. They are qualified to do therapy and diagnostic evaluations (when they have their diagnostic privilege credential for some license types). Therapists do not prescribe medication, but they are able to directly refer families who need that service to a Brightline psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. ## Join our clinical team If you are a New York-based clinician who wants to love where you work, you belong at Brightline. 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