Nikki Abeleda, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker #118232
Location: Online, Sacramento, CA
Pronouns: They/She/Siya
For Queer and Trans Filipinx Folx and LGBTQIA+ BIPOC Navigating Identity and Inner Child Healing Seeking Liberation
Do you feel tension or discomfort when reflecting on your childhood or upbringing? Perhaps you find yourself struggling to navigate relationships, family acceptance, manage cultural expectations, set boundaries, or process childhood trauma.
Being an LGBTQIA+ BIPOC person is a beautiful and intersectional experience, but it’s also complex and multilayered. You may carry the weight of navigating racialized trauma, heteronormativity, colonialism, capitalism, and cultural expectations—within systems that were never designed to meet your needs.
Even with these challenges, healing is possible. There are ways to address these layers, reconnect with your inner child, and embrace joy. I am here to support you on this journey—to unpack the complexities of your identity, honor your resilience, and create a space for healing and growth.
I specialize in using a culturally responsive and anti-oppressive approach that fosters acceptance, healing, and a reimagining of what therapy can be. I help Queer and Trans Filipinx folx and LGBTQIA+ BIPOC navigate identity through inner child healing and parts work. In an inclusive and affirming space, I’ll meet you where you are, explore where you want to go, and invite the parts of yourself that you wish to nurture and embrace.
My Story
I’m Nicole “Nikki” Abeleda, and my pronouns are they/she/siya. I am a proud First-Generation Queer Filipinx from South Sacramento, situated on the ancestral lands of the Nisenan and Miwok peoples.
My Queer Filipinx identity has radically shaped both my life and work. As a Co-Founder of Sacramento Filipinx LGBTQIA+, a grassroots collective dedicated to uplifting Queer and Transgender Filipinx individuals, I have been honored to cultivate community, and create spaces for healing. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BSW) from California State University, Sacramento, and my Master of Social Work (MSW) from Boston College School of Social Work. These experiences have equipped me to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed care that centers intersectionality and liberation.
Alongside my work as a therapist, I am deeply passionate about community organizing and advocating for social justice. I find inspiration in the words of community activist Grace Lee Boggs: “The time has come for us to reimagine everything. We have to reimagine work and go away from labor. We have to reimagine revolution and get beyond protest. We have to think not only about change in our institutions, but changes in ourselves.”
When I’m not supporting clients, you can often find me connecting with loved ones, discovering new spots for food or coffee, hiking, listening to music, playing my ukulele, or thrifting. I also enjoy tapping into my creative side through art and writing, while continually deepening my connection to my Filipinx culture.
I look forward to being a part of your liberation journey and working alongside you in your healing.
Investment Per Session
Individual Therapy, 50 minutes: $225
Superbill Provided Upon Request