Michelle Nizhnikov Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Full-time Therapist in Ukrainian Community- Currently employed as a full-time therapist, specializing in providing tailored services to the vibrant Ukrainian community in New York.Multi-Role Contribution- Simultaneously contributing to several prominent locations: serving as a dedicated social worker in a school with the largest concentration of Ukrainian children (ages 4-12), providing individual psychotherapy for the Ukrainian population (ages 11-75) at the Jewish Board clinic, working at a large community center with the largest flow of recent immigrants, and working in 2 summer camps over the summer which have the largest number of Ukrainian children (ages 5-17).Comprehensive Therapeutic Engagement- Successfully engaging with a diverse range of clients, spanning from children to adults, and delivering comprehensive therapeutic support.Innovative Therapeutic Approaches- Employing innovative therapeutic approaches, including CORS (Crisis-Oriented Recovery Services), DBT, CBT, ABA, and Hibuki (TF-CBT) therapy, to address the specific needs of clients and foster a nurturing and effective therapeutic environment.Multilingual Proficiency- Conducting this position fluently in both Ukrainian and Russian, ensuring seamless communication and cultural understanding.

Przemyśl, Podkarpackie, Poland

Global Disaster Relief Team- Spearheaded the establishments of a grassroots medical volunteering non-profit dedicated to providing emergency aid for Ukrainian refugees, overseeing the organization's structure, operations, and founding.- Coordinated the deployment of medical personnel to the Polish-Ukrainian border and within Ukraine, ensuring the provision of emergency first-aid to individuals fleeing the war.- Conducted debriefing sessions for medics returning from deployments and providing psychological support to both medics and affected populations.- Personally deployed to the TESCO Refugee Center on the Polish-Ukrainian border, offering psychological first-aid to children, adults, and families.- Traveled to Ukraine, supporting several orphanages and returned soldiers by providing psychological support and distributing crucial humanitarian aid.- Partnered with organizations, such as NATAN Worldwide Disaster Relief and CADENA Humanitarian Aid for Disasters and Crisis, to travel across various locations in Poland, providing support to Ukrainian children, adults, and families affected by the war.- Fluently conducted services in Ukrainian and Russian, facilitating effective communication in diverse environments.Support for UA in EU- Traveled abroad to volunteer in Poland and Ukraine, distributing essential humanitarian aid across various regions of Central and South-East Ukraine- Traveled to orphanages in Ukraine to provide psychological support and humanitarian aid.- Partnered with UNICEF at a summer camp, hosting over 500 children from East and West Ukraine.- Led psychoeducational sessions, addressing the impact of war and how to manage panic attacks/distressing symptoms.- Provided emotional support to children and teenagers who survived Russian occupation.- Fluently conducted services in Ukrainian and Russian, facilitating effective communication in diverse environments.

Manhattan, New York, United States

2022-2023 Bard High School Early College:Individual Therapy for Young Adolescents- Provided tailored individual therapy to young adolescents aged 14-18, addressing their unique developmental and emotional needs.Group Therapy Facilitation- Facilitated group therapy sessions for mandated students with specialized needs, creating a supportive and constructive environment conducive to growth and resilience.Comprehensive Student Support- Conducted weekly meetings with students, offering comprehensive support throughout the academic year. Addressed both their mental health and educational needs in a cohesive manner.Crisis and Trauma Intervention- Offered both crisis and trauma intervention for complex cases, demonstrating a high level of empathy and skill in navigating challenging situations.------------------------------------------------------------------2021-2022 Jewish Community Center, Friendly Visiting Program:Senior Support Caseload Management- Managed and cultivated a caseload of seniors, engaging with them regularly and on a scheduled basis to provide continuous support and companionship.Comprehensive Safety Assessments- Conducted thorough safety assessments for seniors, proactively identifying potential risks. Facilitated connections with necessary resources within the city to enhance their overall well-being.Emotional Support and Individual Therapy- Provided consistent emotional support and individual therapy on a weekly basis, fostering a compassionate and therapeutic relationship with seniors to address their unique needs.

Held a temporary position at Partners in Health, actively contributing to tracing the spread of COVID-19 throughout Massachusetts.Data Collection and EntryFollowed Department of Public Health (DPH) guidelines to guarantee the ability for individuals with COVID-19 to isolate successfully. Ensured their continued access to necessary resources for safety.Comprehensive Information ManagementHelped collect and enter relevant information into the database, meticulously recording details such as symptoms, potential contacts, exposure sites, etc.In-Depth Interviews and SupportConducted in-depth interviews with Covid-positive individuals, systematically gathering crucial data to contribute to effective containment strategies.

Masters, Social Work

English Language And Literature, General