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Nicole Hester

Therapist(she/her)
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a certified Social Worker, and have been practicing for the last 10+ years. I specialize in trauma treatment and working with dual diagnosis clients (mental illness and substance abuse). I am currently working with veterans at the VA in my day job. I love helping people find more meaning in their lives.

My approach to therapy

I try to approach therapy with appropriate humor. I value open communication and mutual respect. I always approach my clients with unconditional positive regard, and curiosity.

What you can expect from me

You should take away tools and concrete things to explore between sessions to address your presenting concerns.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Warm, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Maryland, BA-Bachelor Of Arts at George Washignton University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Relationship issues, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Behavior Modification, Exposure Response Prevention, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English