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Shannon Nichols

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

8 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In New York
+ 1 other state

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Shannon

Hi there and congratulations on taking a step toward your wellness goals! I work best with individuals seeking clarity, self-understanding, and support as they navigate life’s challenges. My approach is empathetic, efficient, and personal—I prioritize building strong rapport to foster trust and connection. Using strength-based therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I help clients explore their thoughts and emotions to gain insight and feel more in control. I strive to create a validating space where you feel empowered to grow, heal, and take meaningful steps forward.

My approach is empathetic, efficient, and deeply personal—I prioritize building strong rapport to foster trust and connection.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Direct
  • Holistic
  • Mindful

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Parents

Approach

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Arizona and New York residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#11733 • New York • LMHC

Education

MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Medaille College

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Shannon Nichols accepts Oscar, Mount Sinai Employee UMR (United Healthcare), Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Prime Health, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, 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.

Shannon Nichols is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). Shannon is licensed to practice in Arizona and New York, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Shannon’s New York license number is 11733, 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.

Shannon Nichols has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Shannon’s education and training include MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Medaille College. Over that time, Shannon has worked closely with BIPOC and Parents.

Shannon Nichols works with BIPOC and Parents and specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Shannon spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Shannon is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Shannon Nichols draws on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Shannon’s style is authentic, direct, holistic, and mindful. In Shannon’s words: “My approach is empathetic, efficient, and deeply personal—I prioritize building strong rapport to foster trust and connection.”

Shannon Nichols (she/her) offers therapy in English. Shannon identifies as White.

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

Your first session with Shannon Nichols is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Shannon 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 Shannon’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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