Nikita Wade is a Primary Therapist in the Mental Health Program at River Oaks Treatment Center and a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern. She earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from National Louis University.

Nikita’s experience includes behavioral health, crisis intervention, clinical assessments, and therapeutic services in inpatient crisis stabilization and outpatient settings. Her background also spans healthcare insurance, regulatory compliance, and nonprofit contracts and grants management.

Her compassionate, collaborative, person-centered approach draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused brief therapy. Nikita helps clients recognize their strengths, develop healthy coping strategies, and work toward meaningful, lasting change. She strives to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can heal and grow.