Resources

Therapy Referrals

If after exploring Nikki’s approach and services and reading through the FAQ page, you find that we're not the best fit for your needs, that's completely okay! I want you to work with someone who is aligned with you and can support you in your journey. Please utilize the follow directories and resources for where to look next:

• OpenPathCollective.org – A directory of affordable therapists offering sliding-scale fees.

• InclusiveTherapists.com – Connects you with culturally responsive, social justice-oriented therapists.

• Asian Therapist Directory – A resource for therapists who specialize in working with the Asian community.

• PolyFriendly.org – A network of therapists who are affirming of polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships.

• Psychology Today – A comprehensive directory of therapists based on location, specialties, and insurance.

Emergency/Crisis Mental Health Care

If you are in immediate mental health distress or are at risk of harming yourself or others, it is critical to get support right away. Please visit your nearest emergency room or contact one of the following support services:

• Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line

  • 833-773-2445 (24/7 support. Call or text)

• National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

  • 1-800-273-8255 or 988 (24/7 support)

• Trans Lifeline

  • 877-565-8860 (for and run by Trans people)

• The Trevor Project (Support for LGBTQ+ youth, ages 13-24)

  • www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help

  • CALL: 866-488-7386

  • TrevorText: Text “Trevor” to 202-304-1200 (available Tuesday-Friday, 3 PM–9 PM EST / 12 PM–6 PM PT)

• Don’t Call the Police

  • National: dontcallthepolice.com

  • Boston: dontcallthepolice.com/boston

LGBTQIA+ Community Resources

• SAYFTEE

  • A socially-conscious group practice offering family therapy, individual therapy, relationship counseling, group support, and more, with a focus on gender-expansive and LGBTQIA+ individuals and their loved ones.

• Fenway Health

  • Provides medical services, mental health care, and wellness support for the LGBTQIA+ community in the Boston area.

• The Stonewall Center at UMass Amherst

  • An excellent resource for LGBTQIA+ community support, providing a range of resources and services.

  • Western Massachusetts Trans Resource Guide

Asian Language-Specific Resources

• Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC)

  • Serving the Boston area, BCNC offers a wide range of programs for the Asian community, including youth, family, and mental health services.

  • Short term case management and counseling in 中文Chinese/英文English/普通话Mandarin/广东话Cantonese

• Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK)

  • Provides services to Asian survivors of domestic violence and their families, with a focus on cultural competency.

• Asian Mental Health Collective

  • An organization dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health in Asian communities by providing resources and connecting individuals to culturally competent therapists.