Amy Nikitenko, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist at Austin Mindfulness Center in Austin, Texas.
I love camping with family, trekking the wilderness, and crafty DIY projects.
Support for Perfectionism, Postpartum Mood Disorders, Life Transitions
We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty — Maya Angelou
Meet with Amy
- Online appointments.
- Ages 20 and up: Adults (26–64) and Young Adults (18–25)
- Languages: English.
Payment options: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, EHN, Optum, Oscar, Oxford, Private Pay / Self Pay, Sana, and United Healthcare.
Availability and insurance coverage are confirmed before scheduling.
Professional profile
Dr. Nikitenko is a clinical psychologist with 12 years of professional experience, licensed in Texas and California.
Dr. Nikitenko earned her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, where she specialized in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychological assessment. Dr. Nikitenko has experience with a diverse population including children, adolescents, and adults with severe mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and trauma histories.
Dr. Nikitenko's work has ranged from crisis intervention in the Emergency Department to intensive outpatient therapy in the following modalities: dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), CBT, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solutions focused brief therapy (SFBT) and mindfulness-based interventions for individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum difficulties and life transitions.
Whether it’s setting up camp in the great outdoors with her family, or trekking through the wildness, she’s always up for an adventure. And when she is not in nature, she’s busy getting crafty with DIY projects. This curiosity and creativity are some of her favorite tools to use in therapy to create an engaging and compassionate environment.
Welcome
You made it! You showed up for yourself and are taking a big step for your mental health. I’m proud of you. Now let’s figure out where you want to go and work collaboratively to get there. We will navigate the obstacles and triumphs together and build your coping skill toolkit piece by piece. My hope is that you start to find a feeling of contentment, a dash of hope, and learn what makes you feel grounded and happy. Therapy isn’t an easy button, rather a journey worth investing in and you don’t have to do it alone.
How I work
As a clinical psychologist, I believe everyone is doing the best with the skills and resources they have. Sometimes, we need a supportive place to process, gain understanding, develop new skills and strategies to find contentment, hope, and happiness. My goal is to provide a safe, warm and engaging environment for clients to embrace their strengths and identify their needs and wants in creating a more intentional and grounded life.
I utilize evidence-based treatments such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions to help clients achieve their goals. This means we will explore thoughts, behaviors, feelings and start to connect the dots. Building awareness, leaning on curiosity and empathy, the hope is to cultivate resilience in your life, enhance your self compassion, and find what mindful means to you.
What Amy helps with
- Anxiety
- Attachment Concerns
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Caregiving Stress
- Codependency
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Infertility
- LGBTQ+ Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Panic Disorder
- Parenting
- Perfectionism
- Perinatal & Postpartum Concerns
- Relationship Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sleep Difficulties
- Spiritual Growth
- Stress
- Trauma
Who Amy works with
- Perinatal & Postpartum Individuals
How Amy works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Behavior Modification
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness