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Caila Nickerson

Therapist(She/Her)
16 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I support people in navigating anxieties and past and current traumas, chronic health diagnoses, finding wellness, and deepening connection and joy. I have extensive experience working with individuals whose lives are impacted by their own and others drug dependency, use, and abuse and working with people who have chronic or lifelong medical conditions such as HIV, Alzheimer’s or who are supporting others with such diagnoses.

My approach to therapy

I am grounded in providing culturally and experientially relevant services, with a focus on the whole picture- family of origin and chosen family, food and nutrition, medication adherence, creating rituals, and on. I bring empathy, authenticity, warmth, and a good side of humor. I look to IFS, psychodrama, relational, and trauma informed care to guide me. I am deeply committed to supporting individuals and families navigate life's joys, and complexities that come with being a living breathing being. I look forward to connecting with you and learning more about your journey in life and in therapy.

What you can expect from me

In our first session we will go through an intake process- there will be space for you to share your story and share about why you are seeking therapy at this time.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    16 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Pennsylvania
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Washington)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ambetter Washington, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Premera Blue Cross Washington, Regence BlueShield of Washington

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Relational, Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Somatic, Attachment Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    3308 East Spring Street
    Seattle, WA 98122