Licensed to practice in Illinois and accepts 46 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Couples Counseling and 10 more.
Nicole Hooten
(she/her)
Clients say this provider is
About me
You deserve an opportunity to feel supported by having your thoughts and feelings be acknowledged. Throughout the course of life, we may experience mental health challenges that arise unexpectedly. Allow yourself to heal from those challenges and grow towards the future with the support that therapy provides. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am invested in my clients whole self by guiding them into controlling their narrative and becoming their own author. I obtained my MSW at Governors State University in 2019 with a specialization in children and families.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I provide a safe, judgement-free space for my clients to heal and thrive in an environment dedicated to their growth. I focus on creating a supportive environment where you can feel comfortable sharing at your own pace. We will explore what brings you to therapy, discuss the challenges you are currently experiencing, and begin identifying your needs and goals. Together, we will develop an initial direction for therapy and discuss what you can expect as we move forward.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I strive to empower my clients to be the best version of themselves through their own self determination.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I have over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, primarily working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and challenges with emotional regulation. I also enjoy working with couples who want to strengthen communication, rebuild connection, navigate conflict, and develop healthier relationship patterns. My goal is to provide a supportive and collaborative space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Depression
Other specialties
Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
Crisis Intervention
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Transitions
Parenting
Postpartum
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
Identifies as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Illinois
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Cash - $110 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
UMR - Advocate Aurora Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have had extensive training on Cognitive Behavior Therapy and continue to use it in my daily practice as it is an evidence based and practical approach to the treatment that I provide. CBT connects the concept that our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are linked to one another. Within therapy, those aspects would be explored to challenge and shift thoughts to achieve the desired goal.
Motivational Interviewing
During motivational interviewing, clients will focus on enhancing motivation to change behavior.
Couples Counseling
Through treatment, couples learn on to communicate effectively, address their needs and wants, and focus on conflict resolution when challenges arise.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution focused therapy helps clients change by constructing solutions rather than focusing on the problems.
3 ratings with written reviews
April 17, 2026
Nicole has really helped our relationship. She is personable and creates a safe, comfortable space online. She is incredibly insightful and deliberate as she listens and shares; even when focusing on one person’s growth, it never feels like blame. The proof is in the pudding: we’ve seen genuine positive changes over the last few months and are so grateful for her guidance!
Verified client, age 45-54
March 25, 2025
I really like how Nicole not only is challenging me to realize things and talk about them. She also is empowering me and lets me know when I have had any kind of break through if it be small or large.
Verified client, age 35-44
March 5, 2025
Nicole was patient, understanding and productive- Thank you