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Nicole Waters

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Stress management, Grief or loss
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

You may be tired of feeling like you should be doing better, coping better, or holding everything together more easily than you are. Perhaps anxiety, self doubt, difficult emotions, or life transitions have left you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that seem impossible to change. Even when you understand what is happening logically, it can be difficult to create lasting change on your own. Therapy offers a space to slow down, gain clarity, and begin moving forward in a way that feels meaningful and sustainable.

My approach to therapy

I am passionate about helping people understand the patterns that keep them feeling stuck while building greater self trust, emotional balance, and confidence. Many of the clients I work with feel caught between what they know intellectually and what they experience emotionally. Together, we explore those disconnects with curiosity and compassion while developing practical strategies that support real change. My goal is to help clients move beyond simply managing symptoms and toward creating a stronger, more grounded relationship with themselves.

What you can expect from me

My approach is warm, collaborative, and goal oriented. I strive to create a supportive environment where you feel comfortable being honest about your experiences without fear of judgment. Therapy with me combines insight, practical skill building, and meaningful reflection so that progress feels both achievable and lasting. Together, we will identify clear goals, build on your strengths, and create a path toward feeling more connected, capable, and confident in your daily life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Creative, Affirming, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Aurora University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Stress management, Grief or loss
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Anger management, Panic disorders, End of life care, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English