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Nichole Molnar

Virtual

10 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In Illinois
Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Nichole

I support individuals in finding clarity, direction, and solutions while reducing stress. I understand that beginning therapy can feel daunting, so my goal is to make the process comfortable and supportive for everyone. Building a strong therapeutic alliance is a top priority. I approach each client with warmth, empathy, and acceptance, addressing their biological, psychological, and social experiences holistically. I strive to create a safe space that encourages reflection and growth toward personal goals.

I strive to create a safe space that encourages reflection and growth toward personal goals.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Calming
  • Engaging
  • Holistic
  • Humorous

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Parents
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Illinois residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Nichole Molnar accepts United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Out of state BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Centivo, and Oscar IL. 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 Illinois are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Nichole Molnar is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Nichole is licensed to practice in Illinois, so clients located in Illinois can book sessions. Nichole’s Illinois license number is 180012319, 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.

Nichole Molnar has been practicing therapy for 10 years. Nichole’s education and training include MA - Clinical Psychology, Midwestern University; MS - Clinical Psychology, Benedictine University. Over that time, Nichole has worked closely with Parents and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Nichole is part of that group.

Nichole Molnar works with Parents and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Nichole spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Nichole is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Nichole Molnar draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Nichole’s style is action-oriented, calming, engaging, holistic, and humorous. In Nichole’s words: “I strive to create a safe space that encourages reflection and growth toward personal goals.”

Nichole Molnar (she/her) offers therapy in English. Nichole identifies as White.

Nichole Molnar offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Nichole is licensed in Illinois, 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 Nichole Molnar is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Nichole 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 Nichole’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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