Nicole Barksdale, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.71

About Nicole Barksdale

Focus areas

Anxiety

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Women's Issues Therapy

Cultural Diversity Issues

Life Transition

Depression

Stress

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Psychodynamic

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Nicole Barksdale

Choosing a therapist can feel like a difficult task, so I wanted to tell you a little about myself to help you decide if I would be a good fit for you. I have over 17 years of professional experience that include trauma, abuse, and the juvenile and adult justice systems. I’ve been providing psychotherapy for a wide range of issues and populations for the last 10 years. For the first few years of my clinical career, I worked with children and families both in the office and on school campuses. I would describe my therapeutic approach as goal-oriented and client-centered. Treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion is at the forefront of my practice. My counseling style is a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, among others. My goal in therapy is to create a safe space, free from judgment or rejection, for you to explore any challenges you may be facing and help you find new skills to deal with them. I know how hard it is to find a therapist that you feel comfortable with and I applaud you for taking the first step. I would be honored to work with you. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Behavioral Health. For my availability, please see my calendar and book an appointment with me via ZocDoc.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Octave

Education and training

California State University, Fresno, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1922126697

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.71

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Nicole Barksdale?

Generally, Nicole Barksdale has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Nicole Barksdale's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Nicole Barksdale accepting new patients?

Nicole Barksdale generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Nicole Barksdale's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Nicole Barksdale accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Nicole Barksdale online?

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What practice does Nicole Barksdale work with?

Nicole Barksdale works with Octave.

What are common reasons for patients to see Nicole Barksdale?

Nicole Barksdale frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Nicole Barksdale on their profile.