Dwayne Nickerson

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

Dwayne Nickerson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Dwayne is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Dwayne’s California license number is 96210, 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.

Dwayne Nickerson has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Dwayne’s education and training include MA - Clinical Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Over that time, Dwayne has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, and Blended families. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Dwayne is part of that group.

Dwayne Nickerson works with BIPOC, Black community, and Blended families and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Autism, Burnout, Depression, Grief, Men's Issues, Stress, Trauma, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Dwayne spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Dwayne is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Dwayne Nickerson draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Motivational Interviewing. In sessions, Dwayne’s style is affirming, calming, challenging, direct, and empowering. In Dwayne’s words: “Together, we can identify and replace unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns that may be holding you back.”

Dwayne Nickerson (he/him) offers therapy in English. Dwayne identifies as Black/African American.

Dwayne Nickerson offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 4010 Merrill Avenue in Riverside. Dwayne is licensed in California, 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 Dwayne Nickerson is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Dwayne 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 Dwayne’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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