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Steven Nicholson, LICSW

Licensed in Washington D.C

My previous work experience includes inpatient psychiatry, inpatient ER and ICU social work, outpatient medical case management, residential treatment facilities, partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP). I have almost a decade in the field of social work. My biggest question isn't the why, but the what. What is causing a client to think, feel, or behave the way they do and how can I help? I use a variety of different approaches and therapy techniques to include psychodynamic, systems theory, dialectical-behavioral therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. People aren't inherently flawed, but there may be things they can do to think, feel, and do differently in order to think, feel, and do better.

Treatment Areas: Anxiety & Panic Disorders, Bereavement/Grief & Loss, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Chronic Pain/Chronic Illness, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cultural/Ethnic Issues, Death & Dying/Terminal Illness, Depressive Disorders, Domestic Violence, Group Therapy, LGBTQIA+ Concerns, Men’s Issues, Military Concerns, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma - non-sexual, Trauma - sexual, Life Transitions, Stress, School/Work/Career Issues, Relationship Issues, Family Issues, Self-Esteem, Coping Skills, Anger Management, Bipolar/Mood Disorders, Borderline/Other Personality Disorders, Communication/Conflict Skills, Mindfulness, Identity/Purpose, Suicidal ideation/Self Harm

Ages Served: 18+

Virtual Sessions: DC

In-Person Sessions: DC (Tuesday's)

Individual Therapy: Yes

Group Therapy: No

Couples Therapy:  No

Family Therapy: No

Insurances Accepted: Aetna, AmeriHealth DC Medicaid, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Evernorth/Cigna, HSCSN, Johns Hopkins, Kaiser Permanente (mid-atlantic only), Magellan EAP+Federal, Medicare, MedStar Family Choice DC Medicaid, MultiPlan/Claritev, Optum/Oxford/GEHA/UMR - United Medical Resources/UBH - United Behavioral Health/UHC - United HealthCare, TriCare


EAP: Yes

Available for Self Pay at a rate of $250 for initial appointment and $150 for ongoing sessions.


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Steven Nicholson, LICSW
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