Nichelle Allen

Nichelle Allen accepts United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Out of state BlueCard PPO, Oscar TX, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, 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 Texas are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Nichelle Allen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Nichelle is licensed to practice in Texas, so clients located in Texas can book sessions. Nichelle’s Texas license number is 75732, 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.

Nichelle Allen has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Nichelle’s education and training include MA - Counseling, University of North Texas. Over that time, Nichelle has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Blended families, and Students.

Nichelle Allen works with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Depression, Life Transitions, and Stress. These are the areas where Nichelle spends most of their clinical time. Nichelle also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Nichelle is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Nichelle Allen draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). In sessions, Nichelle’s style is action-oriented, authentic, engaging, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Nichelle’s words: “As a therapist and former classroom teacher, I understand how life’s challenges can impact emotional well-being and daily functioning.”

Nichelle Allen (she/her) offers therapy in English. Nichelle identifies as Black/African American.

Nichelle Allen offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 8035 E. R.L. Thornton Fwy in Dallas. Nichelle is licensed in Texas, 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 Nichelle Allen is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Nichelle 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 Nichelle’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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