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Nicole Cowan

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

9 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In New Jersey

In-Network

Accepting 3 Insurance providers

Meet Nicole

I provide support and guidance to people struggling with trauma, relationship and boundary challenges, mood instability, and those who identify as LGBTQ+. I most often work with mood disorders, PTSD, and anxiety. I offer a safe space to rediscover your resilience, express your authentic self, and embrace your healing journey. My approach incorporates EMDR, CBT, DBT, Interpersonal Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I meet you where you are, walking alongside you with compassion, honesty, and acceptance.

I meet you where you are, walking alongside you with compassion, honesty, and acceptance.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Direct
  • Empowering
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for New Jersey residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy working out, playing with my pups, exploring new food spots with friends, traveling, and reading.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#37PC00657400 • New Jersey • LPC

Education

Masters from FDU in 2014 LPC in NJ as of 2017 ACS in NJ as of 2020 EMDR-T as of 2024

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Nicole Cowan accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Centivo, and Prime Health. 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 Jersey are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Nicole Cowan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Nicole is licensed to practice in New Jersey, so clients located in New Jersey can book sessions. Nicole’s New Jersey license number is 37PC00657400, 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.

Nicole Cowan has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Nicole’s education and training include Masters from FDU in 2014; LPC in NJ as of 2017; ACS in NJ as of 2020; EMDR-T as of 2024. Over that time, Nicole has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Trans+, and LGBTQ+.

Nicole Cowan works with BIPOC, Black community, Trans+, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Trans+, and Trauma. These are the areas where Nicole spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Nicole is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Nicole Cowan draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Nicole’s style is affirming, authentic, direct, empowering, and solution-oriented. In Nicole’s words: “I meet you where you are, walking alongside you with compassion, honesty, and acceptance.”

Nicole Cowan (she/her) offers therapy in English. Nicole identifies as White. Nicole provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Nicole Cowan offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Nicole is licensed in New Jersey, 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 Nicole Cowan is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Nicole 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 Nicole’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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