Nicole  Diercks
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Nicole Diercks

She/Her/Hers

Master of Science, MS - Mental Health Counseling Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, CSAC Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Virginia, Wisconsin, Washington DC Accepting Online
Updated February 27, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol use disorder & addiction
  • Drug addiction & abuse
  • Loss, grief, and bereavement
  • Trauma
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)

Professional statement

You can’t remember the last time you woke up in the morning feeling relaxed and rested. Before you even open your eyes in the morning, your mind is on overdrive and your thoughts are spinning. It feels like a heavy weight is sitting on your chest. Forget thinking about the fun things in life, you’re just trying to figure out how to get through the day with this gnawing feeling that something is just not right. You’ve been moody, edgy, even downright angry at times, feeling completely intolerant of others. You want to socialize and enjoy your friends and family, but you feel so irritable that you decide to avoid everyone as much as you can. You realize that you’re feeling extra, but people are just driving you crazy. You find yourself replaying scenarios trying to make sense of things, wondering, “Is it me or is it them?” When people begin to experience trauma or other life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to feel as if it is unravelling.

​I know that no one single approach is the right one for every individual, and so I have been trained in a range of modalities.


Message to clients

There are hundreds of different ways to suffer, what brings folks into therapy general involves one major theme: "I feel stuck." "I don't know why I keep doing this thing." "Why can't I feel better about me?" "I know I should, but I don't." "I should be able to take action, but I can't."

In other words, people are pressured into responding to society in ways that are painful which in turn is preventing folks from doing or having the things they want. My great passion is bringing healing and empowering to people who have been through stressful events, who have struggled with addiction, or who are looking for alternative ways to think. I help my clients to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole and safe again. Therapy can provide you with different perspectives on how to get out of this rut and learn skills to thrive.

My first priority in starting with a new client is ensuring that they feel safe, heard, and like an equal partner in the therapeutic process. As a seasoned telehealth provider, I offer the convenience of remote sessions to help make therapy a core component of your self-care.


Specialties

Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping

Alcohol use disorder & addiction - Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on alcohol; development of new coping mechanisms for stress and suffering.

Drug addiction & abuse - Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on drugs; development of new coping mechanisms for stress and suffering.

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) - Recovering from the impact of long-term, repeated traumatic events, such as emotional abuse and neglect




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Nicole Diercks is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $185 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Virginia)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon By Appointment
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu By Appointment
  • Fri By Appointment
  • Sat By Appointment
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Wisconsin)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon By Appointment
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu By Appointment
  • Fri By Appointment
  • Sat By Appointment
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Washington DC)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon By Appointment
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu By Appointment
  • Fri By Appointment
  • Sat By Appointment
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 8 years

Prince William County, Clinical Supervisor, 2020 - Present

Walden University, Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling , 2015


Licensure

Virginia: 0701008933

Wisconsin: 6995-125

Virginia: 0710103493

Wisconsin: 16382-132

Washington DC: PRC200001583


Languages

English