Nikita Swarna (she/her)

LMFT-Associate
Accepting Clients

I’m Nikita Swarna, a pre-licensed LMFT helping high-achieving teens & young adults in Dallas, TX.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Texas
Supervised by Dr. Emily Schupmann, LMFT-S & Dr. Ryan Lloyd, LMFT-S

Services
  • Individual
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I work with high-achieving and people-pleasing teens and young adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, perfectionism, or external pressures. You may be navigating major life changes, grief, or chronic illness, and it can feel hard to know which step to take next. Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, uncertain, or stretched thin by responsibilities and expectations. You might struggle with setting boundaries, managing stress, or feeling fully connected to yourself and your relationships.

My Background and Approach

In our sessions, I draw on evidence-based approaches to help you understand yourself, manage challenges, and build the life you want. I work with thoughts, behaviors, and emotions to reduce anxiety, perfectionism, and stress, while taking meaningful action aligned with your values. I also explore relationship and family dynamics to strengthen connections and support healthy boundaries. For clients navigating grief, chronic illness, and major life transitions, I provide tools to process emotions, build resilience, and reconnect with your strengths. Together, these approaches help you feel more balanced, confident, and empowered, so you can create a life that honors both your personal journey and the relationships that matter most.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Family Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Grief or Loss Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Esteem
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Hinduism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $120 - 150/session

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