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Dr. Nicole Christian

Therapist(She/Her)
18 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Identity issues
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

The journey of life gets tough. Through therapy, you will be provided with the necessary support and guidance as you work to overcome life’s challenges and become the best version of yourself. I commend you on taking the first step to achieving healing and growth, and I welcome the opportunity to guide you in this endeavor. My approach to therapy is collaborative and strengths-based. I utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other therapeutic modalities tailored to meet your unique needs and goals.

My approach to therapy

I value very highly my clients’ culture, their intersecting identities, and attend to the ways in which systems of power and oppression influence clients’ lives. I have a wealth of experience with counseling individuals from diverse backgrounds, with specializations that include LGBTQ+ and Caribbean populations.

What you can expect from me

In addition to my role as a clinical mental health counselor, I am also a practicing school counselor, which I have been for over 18 years. As such, my expertise also extends to counseling adolescents as they navigate developmental and mental health challenges. I am the founder and psychotherapist of this counseling practice, Salt Water Counseling & Wellness, LLC. I offer both tele-health and in-person sessions, available in the late daytime and evenings.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    18 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Caldwell University, PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Montclair State Univeristy
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, AmeriHealth New Jersey, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Identity issues
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    85 Park Street 1A
    Montclair, NJ 07042