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Nicole Salazar

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

7 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Nicole

Let’s figure out this crazy thing called life, together. Life is tough enough as it is, but I hope you will be open to allowing me to be a part of your healing and journey. I believe relationships and connections are important to thrive as human beings. I will encourage you to bring awareness to your emotions and allow them to be, as well as challenge any negative or self-defeating thoughts that sometimes keep us stuck. Think of me as your nonjudgmental friend who supports you where you are but also sees the potential of who you want to become.

Think of me as your nonjudgmental friend who supports you where you are but also sees the potential of who you want to become.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Empowering
  • Humorous
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I am a huge fan of the outdoors. I enjoy camping, hiking, road trips, traveling, exploring the mountains, and being in nature. I also enjoy spending quality time with my son.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#91464 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, San Jose State University

Nicole Salazar, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #91464 (exp August 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Nicole Salazar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Nicole is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Nicole’s California license number is 91464, 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 Salazar has been practicing therapy for 7 years. Nicole’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, San Jose State University. Over that time, Nicole has worked closely with Parents.

Nicole Salazar works with Parents and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Panic, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. 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 Salazar draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Nicole’s style is action-oriented, affirming, empowering, humorous, and open-minded. In Nicole’s words: “Think of me as your nonjudgmental friend who supports you where you are but also sees the potential of who you want to become.”

Nicole Salazar (she/her) offers therapy in English. Nicole identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Nicole Salazar offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Nicole 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 Nicole Salazar 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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