Nika Ayat
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
459 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Let's Connect (415) 914-9238
I work with passionate people who deeply want to feel connected and loved, but find themselves hurting in relationships. My clients come from backgrounds where they weren’t taught healthy relationship skills, and they realize they're stuck in patterns they want to change, such as self-judgment or blame, self-sabotage, avoidance, relational anxiety, codependence, or abuse. My mindset is everyone is doing the best they can with what they know. With a curious mind and multicultural lens, I help make meaning of your experiences, shed light on what exists outside your awareness, and help you learn new ways of feeling connected and loved.
In therapy, I want to know the patterns. I take time to understand family background, relationships and community, and life events. I believe all behavior serves a purpose, and we discover how our behaviors both serve and do not serve us. I ask thoughtful questions, identify patterns, and offer feedback to help change what's not working for you.
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” In therapy, I help clients tap into their growth and freedom. If you want to work on the impact of your hardships so you can break patterns and have more fulfillment in your life, let's chat!
Call or Email Nika Ayat now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 914-9238
Let's Connect (415) 914-9238
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, MastercardInsurance
- San Francisco Health Plan
Nika Ayat
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (415) 914-9238
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 129526 Nika Ayat
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended John F. Kennedy University, Graduated 2019
- License: Texas LMFT 205116 / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Nika Ayat
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (415) 914-9238
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Codependency
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Immigration/Cross-cultural Issues
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Teen Violence
- Women's Issues
Nika Ayat
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (415) 914-9238
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Nika Ayat
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (415) 914-9238