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Nicole Costell

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Welcome, I'm so glad you're here!

My name is Nicole and I would love to support you in reaching your goals. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker certified in EMDR and WET, I look forward to meeting you and establishing how we can work together to improve your daily life. I specialize in anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and stress management.

I believe we are all capable of so much more than we give ourselves credit for (compare culture is no fun!) and I am hopeful that together we can make valuable changes and overcome challenges.

My approach to therapy

As a therapist and someone who regularly engages in her own therapy, I know how intimidating it can be. My goal is to keep things as relaxed and comfortable as possible, while creating a space where difficult topics can be discussed. I am direct and want you to be aware of the process every step of the way because this is YOUR life!

I use individualized approaches based on your needs. I often utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I am always open to feedback and want you to feel free to challenge me as much as I may challenge you.

What you can expect from me

You can expect your first session to be information gathering. I want to learn about you, your story, and what goals you have for yourself. We will work together to come up with a plan of action and next steps to best support your therapy journey. I strive to create a welcoming environment that can be safe, therapeutic and even sometimes fun!

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Direct, Energetic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at San Diego State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida, California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Stress management, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Strength-Based, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English