Razalyn Nickola

Razalyn Nickola accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Health Net, Centivo, Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, and Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth. 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.

Razalyn Nickola is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Razalyn is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Razalyn’s California license number is 144497, 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.

Razalyn Nickola has been practicing therapy for 3 years. Razalyn’s education and training include MA - Counseling Psychology, Holy Names University. Over that time, Razalyn has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students.

Razalyn Nickola works with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Razalyn spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Razalyn is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Razalyn Nickola draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Razalyn’s style is affirming, authentic, calming, exploratory, and humorous. In Razalyn’s words: “Whether building coping skills, processing trauma, or exploring personal goals, I’ll work with you to achieve them.”

Razalyn Nickola (she/her) offers therapy in English. Razalyn identifies as White.

Razalyn Nickola offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 2180 Harvard in Sacramento. Razalyn 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 Razalyn Nickola is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Razalyn 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 Razalyn’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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