Career Counseling, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Anger Management, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction, ADHD, Behavioral Issues

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling

In Person & Online in Raleigh, NC

4 years in practice

Ages served: 11-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Nicole accepts 31 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Carelon

Caresource

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Compsych

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medcost NC

Medicare NC

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

State Health Plan | North Carolina

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$160

subsequent sessions

About Nicole

Nicole Baltimore is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 4 years of experience. She specializes in adolescents, adults, couples, and families who have a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship issues, behavioral issues, and personality disorders. Nicole also has experience working with the geriatric population.

Nicole received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. Nicole has experience in crisis intervention, community mental health, working with veterans, and displaced youth. Nicole utilizes a variety of clinical approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, and mindful based approaches.

Nicole believes in meeting others where they are to assist them with achieving their goals. Nicole believes it is important to highlight individual strengths in order to help others achieve their goals and looks forward to meeting with you to help you achieve a higher quality of life.

"I am a trauma survivor as well as a military veteran, and I am dedicated to being the best therapist I can be, which means providing individualized case management and staying up-to-date on cutting-edge trends and interventions."

Get to know Nicole

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I became a counselor so that I could help bring awareness to mental health issues, making it easier for people to seek the help they need.

What types of clients do you work with best?

I work well with all people from different backgrounds, cultures, religions and beliefs.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

I am excited to work with clients from all walks of life.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

I am super empathetic and motivated to help others find the path that emphasizes their best being.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I chose Thriveworks because it allows me the opportunity to work with people from different backgrounds who may not be comfortable with in person services.

What inspires you?

The resilience I see in people every day inspires me to want to help others.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

You can expect confidentiality, empathy, open mindedness, and the care you need to help you move forward to the next stage in your life.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

I would like to meet the client where they are, establish a level of comfortability so that they feel comfortable opening up in each session.

What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?

I am flexible, I understand that life happens and they may need to reschedule appointments.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I am team mom to my 10 year old son's 3 football teams.

What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

My ability to relate to my clients.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesCareer Counseling, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Anger Management, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction, ADHD, Behavioral Issues, Grief, Divorce, Trauma / PTSD, Relationships, Life Transition, Sexual Abuse, Women’s Issues, Self Esteem, Infidelity, Coping Skills, LGBTQIA+, Domestic Abuse, Medical / Health Issues, Military / Veteran

ApproachesSolution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Any / Eclectic, Family Systems, Attachment-Based, Relational, Reality Therapy, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gestalt, Christian Counseling