Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 51 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions and 2 more.
Nichole Gardner
(she/her)
Hello, my name is Nichole Gardner and I am a LCSW in NYS. As a social worker, my main priority is to work collaboratively with my clients to overcome the different challenges in their lives. I seek to empower all my clients, so they can implement positive and healthy change. For the past four years, I've worked as a psychiatric social worker at a mental health clinic. During this time, I've work with a wide range of populations addressing several different concerns. Some of these concerns addressing symptom management (wide range of diagnoses), implementation of healthy coping, relationship dynamics, finding life balance, and communication skills. My social work values are integrated into every session, which will create a safe, open, nonjudgemental environment for each client. I believe deeply that mindfulness practice open our hearts, minds, and bodies and that use of cognitive behavioral techniques will build a clear understanding of who we are inside and out. I look forward to joining you on your journey to a happier and healthier you!
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we will use this time a a get to know you. I will provide information about myself, as well as learn about you and collect information on what's led you to seek therapy.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I'm a dedicated professional who believes all people are capable of change and growth. I take a strengths based perspective that focuses on the good, as well as the areas that need improvement.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love working with young adults who are dealing with stress, life transition, relationship struggles, as well as working on building healthy coping skills.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Family Conflict
I identify as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
Massachusetts
New York
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem - Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Benefit Administrators of Massachusetts (BBA)
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Cash - $165 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
For the past 10 years, I've utilized CBT to assist clients in overcoming negative thought patterns, stress, transitions, and barriers that impact their mental health.