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Marissa Nickel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83705
Waitlist for new clients
Let's Connect (208) 449-0147
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I provide mindful, compassionate, and strengths-based counseling support intended to arouse empowerment in those who seek to find hope through healing. I believe a strong therapeutic alliance and personal motivation are the most powerful agents for change, growth, healing, and self-improvement. I strive to meet my clients wherever they may be in their lives, providing clinical tools to assist them in achieving their identified treatment goals. I focus on maintaining a safe space physically, psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually where clients feel comfortable facing their challenges and exploring their heartfelt desires.
My preferred areas of practice and treatment specialization include: depression; anxiety; self-worth; parenting; LGBTQIA+; interpersonal relationships; mood management; trauma/abuse; family dynamics; adjustment/transition; and grief/loss. I work with those of all races, abilities, identities, and genders as well as individuals, couples, and families.
My focus is on the development of a strong therapeutic alliance, as I believe that by fostering a trusting relationship, personal growth is achieved and emotional awareness is obtained. I'm invested in empowering clients by way of providing validation, compassion, emotional support, empathy, and psychoeducation. I am an ally who provides affirming care.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $130
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem | Elevance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- BPA Health
- ComPsych
- First Choice Health | FCH
- Idaho Physicians Network
- Mountain Health CO-OP
- PacificSource
- Regence
- SelectHealth
- St. Luke's Health Partners
- Out of Network
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Marissa Nickel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Idaho / LCSW-33227 Marissa Nickel
- In Practice for 16 Years
- Membership with National Association of Social Workers - NASW 2006
- Certificate from Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses - Clinical Supervisor 2013
- Attended Boise State University, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2009
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Addiction
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Veterans
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Take the first step to help. Call now - (208) 449-0147
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Marissa Nickel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW