Nikki Townsend(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
New Jersey
Academic challenges- Anxiety -Communication issues-Drug addiction & abuse- Life transitions-Perfectionism-
Nikki Townsend
(She/Her/Hers)
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Professional statement
Nikki understands therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach and the client should be met where they are. Everyone should be allowed to thrive and it is important to collaborate with clients and tailor the approach to meet the specific needs of each client. A holistic approach may be taken, considering various aspects of each client’s life, such as relationships, work, and personal growth.
Nikki will work with her clients to identify patterns, develop insights, and explore new perspectives. She will provide tools, strategies, and techniques to help the client navigate challenges, manage stress, and promote self-care. She will also use other modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused, and Mindfulness to encourage the healing process. So much of what happens in daily life stems from thoughts and emotions. She will work with her clients to reframe negative thoughts into positive thoughts.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 6 years
Resilience Lab, Therapist
Kean University, Masters, 2023
Licensure
New Jersey: 44SL07037800Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Academic challenges - Addressing underperformance in coursework, school avoidance, and procrastination
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Communication issues - Developing effective interpersonal skills in relationships with partners, families, and co-workers; using healthy methods of communication to convey needs and respond to others
Drug addiction & abuse - Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on drugs; development of new coping mechanisms for stress and suffering.
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Perfectionism - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Children (<12)
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Please note that at this time, I'm unable to accept Medicare or Medicaid plans.
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna International
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- All Savers Insurance Company
- Allied Benefit Systems
- Cigna
- Golden Rule Insurance Company
- Harvard Pilgrim
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Meritain Health
- Nippon Life Benefits
- Optum
- Oxford Health Plans
- Surest (formerly Bind)
- Trustmark
- Tufts Health Plan
- UMR
- United Healthcare Shared Services
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan
- Wellfleet
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$150 (60min)
- Sliding scale:$100 - $150