JINU NIKI, LMFT, LCADC
Preferred Name: “Jin,” pronounced the same as “gin.”
Regardless of race, ethnicity, class, or culture, what binds us all together is the pain that comes from the distorted beliefs we hold about ourselves — feeling not good enough, damaged, or inadequate. That’s the pain I help people move through.
I work with driven high-achievers and professionals, helping them feel more confident and capable of building their better path.
The Why
My dream of becoming a therapist was sparked when I was 14 years old, upon witnessing the impact of family issues on the mental health of my peers and myself. Those struggles often stemmed from what happens behind closed doors: unhealthy parental relationships, emotional neglect, abuse, critical or rigid parenting, and the absence of emotional support.
From a young age, I learned that many of us who seem to have it all together on the outside are often hiding behind a mask, carrying shame, guilt, and deep-seated insecurities. It was through these lived experiences that I realized the wider the discrepancy between how we feel on the inside and who we present on the outside, the more we quietly suffer inside.
That is why I am a firm believer that in order to achieve overall wellness, we must place priority on creating a life that feels good on the inside rather than a life that appears good from the outside.
Today, I am committed to helping high-achievers, high performers, and professionals like you lead a more fulfilling life, free from the cycle of anxiety and self-doubt.
We can easily get caught up in the responsibilities and throes of life and be stuck in the endless pursuit of achievements, but is it worth it if we can’t stop to enjoy or feel good about ourselves?
You may not know exactly what healing looks like for you yet, and that is okay. My hope is that you take the first step anyway, and trust that the path will become clearer as you walk it. And I am confident that this one step will lead to a better path than where you are today.
Learn more about my lived experience
MY Approach
What’s it like to work with me
My approach isn’t one-size-fits-all. I want to understand the parts of you shaped by your story, not fit you into a framework. If you’ve been to therapy before and it felt flat over time, wasn’t trauma-informed, or helped you feel understood without actually helping you change, that’s exactly what I aim to do differently — using EMDR therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to get to where these patterns actually started, often long before adulthood.
I can be structured and directive when it's helpful, and I keep track of what we've worked on so things don't get lost between sessions. We pick up where we left off to stay oriented toward your goals, unless something unexpected during your week needs attention. In session, I tend to be direct: I'll name a pattern when I see it, because I care more about your growth than about letting you stay stuck in the same cycle.
Ultimately, my goal isn't to keep you forever. Therapy has an ending. One sign is when clients tell me they've caught themselves wondering, “what would Jin say,” or thinking through a situation the way we might in session. That's the direction I want our work to move toward: you becoming your own therapist. Therapy isn't about creating dependence; it's about giving you skills you can carry long after therapy ends — learning to catch yourself, course-correct, and recognize the changes happening within you.
Clients who tend to see the greatest change are often those who actively practice what we work on between sessions, particularly when it comes to managing anxiety, triggers, and spiraling. Change tends to build gradually rather than all at once, and staying engaged between sessions often matters as much as the sessions themselves.
CREDENTIALS
About my experience
Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and licensed to see clients throughout Nevada and California, I bring 15+ years of experience specializing in generalized anxiety, PTSD, and complex trauma.
Licenses & Credentials:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #82465 (CA)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #01350 (NV)
Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor #00486-LC (NV)
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy - Clinical Fellow
Clinical Trainings & Certifications:
EMDR Certified Therapist (2022)
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Brainspotting Phase 1 & 2 (In progress 2026)
Education:
Alliant International University, M.A. Marriage & Family Therapy
University of Southern California, B.A. Psychology
I enjoy working with:
Adults of all ages navigating trauma and anxiety
Couples who care deeply about each other but feel stuck in patterns of miscommunication, recurring conflict, or emotional distance
People living with the lasting effects of severe or complex trauma, especially when it feels like the past still has a hold on the present
For therapists and clinicians:
I also work with interns and licensed therapists who want to strengthen their EMDR practice, build clinical confidence, and develop an IFS-informed approach.
AAMFT Approved Supervisor (2022)
Nevada Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor (2021)
Nevada Board Approved Primary & Secondary Supervisor (2020)
Ready to Connect?
Your healing journey can start today if you are ready to make a change.