Nicole Thorsten
Introduction
Nicole is a licensed independent clinical social worker and has been in the mental health field for several years. She received her Clinical Social Work Masters Degree from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. She brings warmth, a little bit of humor and creativity to the therapeutic process in recognizing that each person is unique. Nicole uses a competency and relational based lens and believes in the importance of autonomy throughout the therapeutic process. In partnering with individuals and families, Nicole hopes to deepen a persons’ understanding of how the mind, body and spirit have adapted to circumstances and past experiences. Nicole uses a variety of researched and clinically proven approaches to assist in this process, as a certified, Anchored Relational therapist (formerly AIR Network), in addition to Somatic-Mindfulness and Cognitive-Behavioral modalities, among others. Nicole specializes in working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma, dissociation and mental illness. Nicole is LGBTQIA+ affirming, welcomes all cultures/identities, and has a passion for working with underserved populations and first responder communities across the developmental life span.
Highlights
- Accepting new clients
- In-person & telehealth appointments
- Accepts online payments and insurance
Licenses
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LICSW #23698 (MN)
Specialties
Additional focus areas
Treatment Approaches
Population focus
Appointment types
- Individuals
- Families
Communities
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Trans & Non-Binary
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Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
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Feminist - Multicultural
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First Responders
Age groups
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Children (6-12)
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Teenagers (12-18)
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Young Adults (18-24)
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Adults (24+)
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Elders (65+)
Languages
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English
Pay with insurance
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BlueCross and BlueShield
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MEDICA
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UMR
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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Meritain Health
Pay out-of-pocket
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Intake/ Diagnostic Assessment $200
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Psychotherapy, 16-37 $100
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Psychotherapy, 38-52 $150
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Psychotherapy, 53+ $175
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Initial consultation $0