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Dr. Nikki Sanders

Psychologist(She/her)
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi! I’m really glad you’re here. Asking for help isn’t always easy, and here you are! My name is Dr. Sanders, and I have always had a passion for helping others. Growing up, I witnessed multiple people within my communities experience mental health symptoms, and access to care and providers that looked like us were limited. I’ve always wanted to be the bridge between minority communities and mental health treatment, and it will be an honor to partner with you.

My approach to therapy

I use research driven/evidence based practices to help you address symptoms and stressors. I mainly use an integrative framework that includes CBT and DBT to tailor our work to your needs. Beyond that, I view this therapeutic alliance as a partnership. You are the expert on you and your life, and I am the expert on the evidence based practices we will use. Together we can work to build you a “life worth living.”

What you can expect from me

I aim to create a space for you to show up as exactly that-you. Using empathy, curiosity, and a nonjudgmental lens, I invite you to be your most authentic self. There is no need to show up with all the answers. If you don’t know what you’re feeling or what you need, let’s figure that out together. This is a space where you will be seen, heard, and valued.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Univeristy of North Carolina Wilmington
  • License type
    LP (Licensed Psychologist) (North Carolina)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English