In-Person in Mountlake Terrace, WA
Online in Washington
You may be getting through your days while privately feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or unsure what comes next. Counseling offers room to slow down, speak honestly, and work out what would help. I provide individual counseling for teens ages 13+ and adults, with in-person appointments in Mountlake Terrace and telehealth for clients throughout Washington State. My style is warm, collaborative, and practical. We can explore what you are experiencing, build on your strengths, and choose manageable steps that fit your goals and everyday life.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Christian, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Approach Description: We will decide together what you want counseling to help with and revisit that direction as your needs change. I draw from cognitive behavioral therapy to explore how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact; person-centered therapy to keep your experience and choices central; solution-focused work to identify useful next steps; and motivational interviewing to explore ambivalence about change. A strengths-based perspective makes room for the abilities and resources you already have. My behavior technician experience and ABA training inform my attention to practical skills and everyday patterns. If you want Christian faith included, we can discuss how to bring your values into our work at your request.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $125 (Mindful in-person); contact CSFW for telehealth fees
- Accepts Insurance
- Mindful in-person sessions: Aetna; Cigna; Cigna EAP; Kaiser Permanente; Kaiser Permanente Northwest; Premera Blue Cross; Regence; United Healthcare; United Healthcare EAP. Mindful intake confirms specific benefits. Telehealth through CSFW: contact its intake team to confirm fees and coverage.
Education & Credentials
Nicole Wilkerson MS, LMHCA
- Female
- License # MHCA.MC.70140165
- Licensed in Washington
- Practicing Since 2026
Education: Master of Science in Psychology, Arizona State University, 2020. Washington Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA), practicing with clinical supervision from Dr. Lindsay Ghannam. Previous behavior technician experience and training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) inform my practical approach to counseling.
Nicole Wilkerson Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Mountlake Terrace, WA
- Available Online for residents of Washington
- Online Therapy Details: Telehealth through Counseling Services for Wellbeing (CSFW), for clients physically in Washington State. Ask CSFW intake for Nicole Wilkerson, LMHCA; visit my website for the intake link and current availability.
I’m Nicole Wilkerson, MS, LMHCA, a Washington Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate practicing with clinical supervision from Dr. Lindsay Ghannam. I work with teens ages 13 and older and adults seeking individual counseling.
My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, life transitions, and pregnancy/postpartum concerns. I also support clients navigating burnout, school or career stress, self-esteem and body image, grief, relationships, boundaries, codependency, family changes, and parenting concerns. Counseling can also address coping and self-advocacy related to ADHD or autism, mood concerns, and mild to moderate substance use or recovery goals. We will discuss your needs and whether my practice is an appropriate fit.
IN-PERSON COUNSELING: I see clients through Mindful Therapy Group in Mountlake Terrace on Mondays and Saturdays. Please contact me first at hello@nicolewilkersoncounseling.com to discuss fit. If we decide to proceed, I will send your referral to Mindful’s intake team for scheduling, paperwork, and confirmation of benefits and fees.
TELEHEALTH IN WASHINGTON: Individual video counseling is available through Counseling Services for Wellbeing (CSFW) for eligible clients physically located in Washington during sessions. Contact CSFW’s intake team and ask for Nicole Wilkerson, LMHCA. My website’s Get Started page links to the correct intake option. CSFW confirms telehealth availability, fees, and insurance coverage.
The $125 self-pay rate and insurance plans listed on this profile apply to in-person sessions through Mindful Therapy Group. Sliding-scale fees are not currently available. Each practice manages its own scheduling, billing, and records. Please visit nicolewilkersoncounseling.com for appointment options and current details.