Nikki Simpkins-Watson

Nikki Simpkins-Watson accepts Centivo, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Oscar, Prime Health, and Mount Sinai Employee UMR (United Healthcare). 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.

Nikki Simpkins-Watson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Nikki is licensed to practice in New York, so clients located in New York can book sessions. Nikki’s New York license number is 92338, 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.

Nikki Simpkins-Watson has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Nikki’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Columbia University. Over that time, Nikki has worked closely with Black community and Parents.

Nikki Simpkins-Watson works with Black community and Parents and specializes in Grief, Relationship Concerns, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Nikki spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Nikki is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Nikki Simpkins-Watson draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Nikki’s style is action-oriented, authentic, challenging, exploratory, and holistic. In Nikki’s words: “I empower my clients and provide a holistic approach.”

Nikki Simpkins-Watson (she/her) offers therapy in English. Nikki identifies as Black/African American.

Nikki Simpkins-Watson offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Nikki 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 Nikki Simpkins-Watson is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Nikki 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 Nikki’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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