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Nicole Barksdale
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
California

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of Northern CA, Kaiser Permanente of Northern CA Medicare Advantage, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare

Specializes in

Anxiety, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Stress, and Women's Issues

Great to meet you!

I'm Nicole, a LCSW. I have over 17 years of professional experience that include trauma, abuse, and the juvenile and adult justice systems. I’ve been providing psychotherapy for a wide range of issues and populations for the last 10 years. I would describe my therapeutic approach as goal-oriented and client-centered. Treating everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion are at the forefront of my practice.

A bit about my approach to therapy

My counseling style is a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, and Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy among others.

What you can expect from our first session

My goal in therapy is to create a safe space, free from judgment or rejection, for you to explore any challenges you may be facing and help you find new skills to deal with them. I know how hard it is to find a therapist that you feel comfortable with and I applaud you for taking the first step. I would be honored to work with you.


Nicole's style is

Open-minded
Solution-oriented
Empowering

Insurance carriers Nicole accepts

Aetna
Anthem
BlueCross BlueShield
Blue Shield of California
Cigna
Kaiser Permanente of Northern CA
Kaiser Permanente of Northern CA Medicare Advantage
Oscar
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare

More about Nicole

License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
More specialties: Anger Management and Depression
Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Strength-Based, and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)