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Erikka Cole

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

4 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In New York
Accepting 9 Insurance providers

Meet Erikka

Reaching out to a therapist can feel like a big step, so know this first: you don't have to have it figured out before we talk. Most people come to me feeling stretched thin, stuck in old patterns, or carrying things they've never had space to unpack. That's where we can start. My sessions are steady and grounding, a place where you can finally breathe. I'll listen without judgment, be honest when it matters, and work at your pace to build tools you'll actually use. What keeps me in this work is simple: I get to watch people rediscover their own strength, and it never gets old. I'd love to hear your story.

You are courageous; together we will channel that courage and inner strength to transform your thought patterns, build resilience and improve your overall mental health and well-being.

Communication Style

  • Casual
  • Challenging
  • Exploratory
  • Holistic
  • Humorous

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Neurodivergence
  • Students

Approach

  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New York residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Erikka Cole accepts Oscar, Mount Sinai Employee UMR (United Healthcare), Prime Health, Highmark, Aetna, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, UnitedHealthcare/Oxford/Optum, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in New York are estimated at $180-250 per session.

Erikka Cole is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Erikka is licensed to practice in New York, so clients located in New York can book sessions. Erikka’s New York license number is 12918, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Erikka Cole has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Erikka’s education and training include MA - Counseling and Art Therapy, Adler University. Over that time, Erikka has worked closely with Neurodivergence and Students.

Erikka Cole works with Neurodivergence and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Life Transitions, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Erikka spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Erikka is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Erikka Cole draws on Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Erikka’s style is casual, challenging, exploratory, holistic, and humorous. In Erikka’s words: “You are courageous; together we will channel that courage and inner strength to transform your thought patterns, build resilience and improve your overall mental health and well-being.”

Erikka Cole (she/her) offers therapy in English. Erikka identifies as White.

Erikka Cole offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Erikka is licensed in New York, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Erikka Cole is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Erikka will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Erikka’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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