About Dr. Nikki Harris
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY36720) practicing in the Palms neighborhood of Los Angeles and online. I work from a contemporary psychoanalytic perspective and incorporate behavioral interventions when helpful. My work is depth-oriented and grounded in the belief that symptoms are not random, but instead meaningful expressions of unconscious wounds. I also practice from a systemic and liberatory lens, looking at individuals in the context of their sociocultural background and history.
I received my undergraduate degree from UCLA and my PsyD in clinical psychology from Alliant International University. I have worked extensively with adults and couples representing a variety of cultural identities and life experiences. Prior to private practice, I trained at Airport Marina Counseling Services, Pasadena City College and the Wright Institute Los Angeles (WILA). I completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in adult psychoanalytic psychotherapy in 2025. I am also on the WILA Alumni Board and serve as the c0-chair of the Continuing Education committee.
Therapy with Nikki
Adult Psychotherapy
My therapy practice consists mostly of adults between 25 and 50. I specialize in depression, trauma, grief, and relationship challenges. I also work with those experiencing obsessive thoughts, rumination and difficulty with uncertainty. I am most helpful to those who are curious about themselves and others, and who value playfulness and honesty. Many of my clients are therapy first-timers and survivors of relational and sexual trauma.
Couples and Relationships
I also see couples and relationships. I have particular experience with queer couples, but work with a variety of relationship dynamics, including those between friends, siblings, and parent-adult children. Relationship therapy typically addresses miscommunication and conflict around issues like trauma, intimacy, trust, money, attachment, life transitions, and family planning.
Reach Out
My office is located in Palms/Culver City. I also offer therapy on Zoom for California residents.
If you are curious about working together, please reach out. The next step will be scheduling a phone call to see if we are a good fit. If we are not, I would be happy to send you referrals for other therapists who may be.
You may also schedule an introductory phone call here.
