I’m so glad you’re here

 
 

You feel stuck - I’m here to help you with that

Experiencing trauma and abuse in your relationships can leave you feeling isolated, but you’re not alone. I am passionate about supporting you to tell your story by creating a space where you can feel safe and validated. I will work with you to uncover and celebrate the beautiful parts of yourself as we work to heal your wounds and empower you to live the life you want to lead. 

You want to recover from your pain and find meaningful relationships, but you haven’t found the right support yet. My personal experiences provide me with a unique understanding and empathy for the nuances of the complex pain you’re experiencing. I will creatively meet you where you are to support you in the way that best suits you.

 
 
 
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You are bigger than what’s pulling you down. Shake the ashes off your wings and rise. Fly. SOAR.

— Najwa Zebian

 
 
 
Shahla Nikpour, a narcissistic abuse specialist, smiles into the camera in blue top

Hi, I’m Shahla

It’s an honor to meet you

I’m inspired by resiliency and community. I am a lover of music, the Ocean, traveling, and spending time with my fur baby. I've been working in mental health for over 10 years and have witnessed and shared in many painful journeys, but I've also had the privilege of witnessing resiliency in the human spirit. I started my practice because I am a survivor of narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships. In my own time of pain and darkness, the universe gifted me this beautiful journey of opening a private practice to support clients who are experiencing that same pain and darkness. 

Experiencing relationship trauma and lingering pain from toxic relationships does not make you any less worthy of love and happiness. When we feel trapped, unseen, and unheard, it can feel so difficult to decipher who we can trust. I started this practice to create a space for you to feel validated and safe in your feelings, and to help you rise from the ashes.

 
 

How I Can Support You

 
 

 Education & Qualifications

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker Florida and New York LCSW

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Jersey

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker Virginia LCSW

  • Masters in Social Work. Hunter College of New York. 2010

  • Masters in Creative Arts Therapy.  The Pratt Institute. 2006

  • Post Graduate Training in Clinical Social Work with Adolescents. NYU School of Social Work. 2011. 

  • Member of the Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Alliance