Therapist in
Charlotte, North Carolina,
Nicole Atkinson, LCSW, MSW
Provider Type: Therapist
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Provider Gender: Female
Serving: 0-65+
Nicole Atkinson, LCSW, MSW
Nicole treats patients starting 5 years old.
Nicole received a graduate degree from the University of South Carolina, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Nicole’s graduate work focuses predominately on child welfare, specifically working with young children, young adolescents, and their families who have experienced trauma within their home. Furthermore, Nicole has experience working with numerous populations, such as victims of domestic violence, mental illness, substance abuse, homelessness, and those who are developmentally disabled.
Nicole is passionate about helping people overcome barriers and recognizing their strengths, while assisting them with facing life changing crisis. Nicole understands the gift of effective communication and listening; and how it help others achieve a positive outcome. Nicole is knowledgeable with various types of theories when serving clients, however, the main one she utilizes is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Nicole believes every day is an opportunity to create a positive change, in doing so one has to change their mindset and focus on the outcome they want to achieve.
When Nicole is not working, she enjoys spending time with her son, other family, and friends. Her hobbies include hiking, exercising, and doing adventurous activities such as, sky diving, learning how to ride a motorcycle, parasailing, white water rafting, etc. Overall, Nicole appreciates life and everything it has to offer.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- PTSD/Trauma
Insurances Accepted
- Alliance Health Medicaid
- Amerihealth Caritas
- BCBS
- Carolina Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Humana
- Magellan
- Medicare
- North Carolina Health Medicaid
- Optum
- Partners
- Tricare Prime
- Vaya
- Wellcare
Languages
- English
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Nicole Atkinson. You can also call 704-360-3637 to have someone assist you.
Nicole Atkinson generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 704-360-3637 to find out Nicole Atkinson's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Nicole Atkinson:
- Alliance Health Medicaid
- Amerihealth Caritas
- BCBS
- Carolina Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- Humana
- Magellan
- Medicare
- North Carolina Health Medicaid
- Optum
- Partners
- Tricare Prime
- Vaya
- Wellcare
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 704-360-3637 to see how we can help.
Nicole Atkinson is a therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Nicole Atkinson works at:
Yes, Nicole Atkinson does offer telehealth visits.