Nicole DaCosta
Counselor, MS, QMHP (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20002
Let's Connect (888) 417-4732
Mental health is more than a profession to me it is personal. Meeting people where they are and helping them get to where they want to be is my passion. I use motivational interviewing to connect with and engage my clients in a safe space of acceptance and compassion. With this evidence-based practice we work together to find internal motivation to assist with making changes they want to see in their lives. Life is hard, change is harder, but I know with support and the right tools anything is possible.
I use a person centered and strength-based approach to empower my clients. I help individuals manage anxiety by providing education and helping them learn more about mindfulness, relaxation techniques, breathing techniques, exercise, advocating for themselves, and building self-esteem. I also specialize in first episode psychosis.
If you are ready to stop surviving and you want to start thriving in your life, I am here to help.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Nicole DaCosta now - (888) 417-4732
Let's Connect (888) 417-4732
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Cigna and Evernorth
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
- Out of Network
Nicole DaCosta
Counselor, MS, QMHP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (888) 417-4732
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of District of Columbia / LGPC200001828 Supervised by Phillip Lewis (District of Columbia / LC50082423) Nicole DaCosta
- In Practice for 4 years
- Attended NOVA Southeasern Univeristy, Masters in Forensic Psychology, Graduated 2018
- Membership with American Psychiatric Association 1426868 / 2022
- Membership with American Counseling Association 6694006 / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Nicole DaCosta
Counselor, MS, QMHP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (888) 417-4732
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Life Coaching
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Psychosis
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Women's Issues
6 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Forensic Psychology
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-Based