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Katie Nicole

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

23 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Katie

I’m a therapist specializing in REBT techniques with adults, couples and families, using a directive approach to explore how beliefs and thoughts shape emotional experiences. I support clients in finding meaning in their lives and relationships. My focus includes managing stress, depression, anxiety, identifying patterns to more deeply understand ourselves, with a focus on solutions, growth and change. I work with individuals & couples in the midst of life transitions including pregnancy, connection in parenting, divorce/single parenting, & work/life balance. I work collaboratively with deep curiosity and compassion.

I support clients in finding meaning in their lives and relationships.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Empowering
  • Engaging
  • Solution-oriented
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • Blended families

Approach

  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

7650 Terrace Drive
El Cerrito, California 94530

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Running, long walks, daily Peloton rides, spending time with my kids and dog, travel, and photography.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#78832 • California • LCSW

Education

MS - Social Work - Columbia University

Katie Nicole, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #78832 (exp February 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Katie Nicole accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Aetna, Prime Health, Health Net, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, 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.

Katie Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Katie is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Katie’s California license number is 78832, 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.

Katie Nicole has been practicing therapy for 23 years. Katie’s education and training include MS - Social Work - Columbia University. Over that time, Katie has worked closely with Parents and Blended families. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Katie is part of that group.

Katie Nicole works with Parents and Blended families and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Katie spends most of their clinical time. Katie also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Katie is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Katie Nicole draws on Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Katie’s style is action-oriented, empowering, engaging, solution-oriented, and warm. In Katie’s words: “I support clients in finding meaning in their lives and relationships.”

Katie Nicole (she/her) offers therapy in English. Katie identifies as White.

Katie Nicole offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 7650 Terrace Drive in El Cerrito. Katie 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 Katie Nicole is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Katie 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 Katie’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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