Nicole Sellin

Nicole Sellin accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Health Net, Centivo, Prime Health, and Blue Shield of California. 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 California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Nicole Sellin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Nicole is licensed to practice in California and Minnesota, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Nicole’s California license number is 23294, 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 Sellin has been practicing therapy for 20 years. Nicole’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Minnesota. Over that time, Nicole has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Nicole is part of that group.

Nicole Sellin works with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, OCD, Panic, and Personality Disorders, among other areas. 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 Sellin draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Nicole’s style is affirming, authentic, empowering, exploratory, and open-minded. In Nicole’s words: “I’m here to partner with you on your journey toward a happier life—sometimes, having support to explore new possibilities is all you need.”

Nicole Sellin (she/her) offers therapy in English.

Nicole Sellin offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Nicole is licensed in California and Minnesota, 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 Nicole Sellin 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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