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Nicole Atkinson

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

9 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In North Carolina
+ 1 other state

In-Network

Accepting 9 Insurance providers

Meet Nicole

I received my master’s degree in social work from the University of South Carolina. My post-graduate work focuses predominately on child welfare, specifically working with young children, young adolescents, and their families who have experienced trauma within their homes. I also have considerable experience working with numerous populations. It’s important to know that I’m passionate about helping people overcome barriers and recognizing their strengths while assisting them with life crises. The gift of effective communication and understanding is so important in helping others achieve positive outcomes.

It’s important to know that I’m passionate about helping people overcome barriers and recognizing their strengths.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Black community
  • Parents

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for North Carolina and South Carolina residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Learning photography, working on a clothing brand, food reviews, being in nature, and spending time with my son.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#C012605 • North Carolina • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, University of South Carolina

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Nicole Atkinson accepts Prime Health, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Oscar, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Aetna. 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 North Carolina are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Nicole Atkinson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Nicole is licensed to practice in North Carolina and South Carolina, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Nicole’s North Carolina license number is C012605, 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 Atkinson has been practicing therapy for 9 years. Nicole’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of South Carolina. Over that time, Nicole has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, and Parents.

Nicole Atkinson works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, and Parents and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues. 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 Atkinson draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). In sessions, Nicole’s style is action-oriented. In Nicole’s words: “It’s important to know that I’m passionate about helping people overcome barriers and recognizing their strengths.”

Nicole Atkinson (she/her) offers therapy in English. Nicole identifies as Black/African American and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.

Nicole Atkinson offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Nicole is licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina, 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 Atkinson 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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