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Nicole Atkinson

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
North Carolina and South Carolina

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem EAP - Bank of America, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare (Optum)

Specializes in

PTSD and Trauma

Great to meet you!

I received my master’s degree in social work from University of South Carolina. My post-graduate work focuses predominately on child welfare, specifically working with young children, young adolescents, and their families who have experienced trauma within their home. I also have considerable experience working with numerous populations. It’s important to know that I’m passionate about helping people overcome barriers and recognizing their strengths, while assisting them with life crises.

A bit about my approach to therapy

The gift of effective communication and understanding is so important in helping others achieve positive outcomes. I use a number of different therapeutic approaches when working with clients, focusing mainly on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

What you can expect from our first session

DNA Therapy and Creative Solutions provides psychotherapy using creative tools within therapy in order to meet our client’s needs. I believe every day is an opportunity to create positive change; I can help you change your mindset and focus your energy on the outcome you want to achieve. I’d love to help you find ways to Delete Negativity Always!


Nicole's style is

Warm
Empowering
Open-minded

Insurance carriers Nicole accepts

Aetna
Anthem EAP - Bank of America
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Oscar
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
UnitedHealthcare

More about Nicole

MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of South Carolina Columbia SC
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (North Carolina), LISW-CP (Licensed independent social worker–clinical practice) (South Carolina)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent and Pacific Islander
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Stress, Anger Management, Grief, Loss, Men's Issues, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, and Identity Issues
Modalities: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Trauma Focused CBT

Location

3623 Latrobe Drive 110 A2
Charlotte, NC 28211