As a licensed professional counselor with over 18 years in mental health experience, I have worked in a variety of settings before settling in private practice, preferably virtual. Though it has been a challenge, I am very pleased and honored to have been a part of the process. I initially began working with children and adolescents, however; have worked with adults and geriatrics as well.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
evaluating presenting problems and completing assessments. Determining if we would be a good fit
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Ability to take feedback and learn and grow every day.
About Nicole Carrita, LPC, NCC, CCTP, C-DBT
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AetnaAll SaversAvMedBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaEAP:CignaEAP:EvernorthEAP:UnitedHealthcare/OptumEvernorthGolden RuleHighmarkOptumOptumHealth Complex Medical ConditionsOscarOxfordSurest (formerly Bind)United Medical ResourcesUnitedHealthcare Life InsuranceUnitedHealthcare Shared ServicesUnitedHealthcare StudentResourcesUnitedHealthcare/Optum
Appointments
Free consults, virtualMy treatment methods
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy with PESI. I use the workbook adapted by Marsha Linehan while helping clients to regulate emotions, improve interpersonal skills, use mindfulness, and improve distress tolerance. My main goal in DBT is to promote acceptance and validation in who you are and the challenges and the benefits of change.
EMDR
I am EMDR informed and am currently working towards completing required hours for EMDR Certification. With using EMDR, I work with the clients to reduce symptoms of distress as a result of traumatic events. This is used through bilateral stimulation of the eyes.
Play Therapy
I have a few platforms that I have adapted along the way of my journey towards a strictly telehealth based practice that provide different tools and activities to utilize such as sand tray, leggos, and puppets.
Gottman method
I use the Gottman Method, the four horsemen and their antidotes to help improve relationships, love maps, open ended questions, rituals of connection, opportunity, sex questions, date questions, give appreciation, expressing needs, expressing empathy, and great listening