Nikole  Barnes
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Nikole Barnes

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York Not Accepting Online
Providence Not Accepting In-person

Standard fee sessions ($230) are available. All sliding scale and insurance slots are filled to capacity at this time.

This therapist is currently not accepting new clients. Find available Rhode Island, Massachusetts and New York therapists on Zencare.

Updated February 19, 2024

Specialties & Expertise

  • LGBQ and sexuality topics
  • Graduate students
  • International students
  • Trauma / Sexual assault
  • Intimate partner violence
  • Multicultural counseling
  • People of color
  • Crisis intervention

Professional statement

Nikole Barnes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in RI, MA and NY specializing in seeing young adults, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, undergraduate, graduate and international students, and individuals experiencing phase of life changes. She has specialized training and focus in the areas of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, trauma, multicultural counseling, anxiety issues, depression and crisis intervention. Nikole is certified in EMDR and is a HAES aligned clinician.

Prior to her full time practice, Nikole worked as RISD's Associate Director of Counseling and Psychological Service and the Director of Training and Supervision. She previously worked at Brown University's Counseling and Psychological Services, in addition to New York University's Counseling and Wellness Services, where she provided supportive short-term counseling and emergency and crisis response services for all NYU students with a focus on those majoring in STEM fields.

Nikole earned her BA at Purchase College with a focus on women of color in cinema, and received her MSW from Columbia University.


Message to clients

One thing that I hold most dear is to try to relate to individuals in a humanistic and relational way, to make clients feel safe, comfortable, and supported, while also incorporating humor into our work. I believe that it is our therapeutic alliance that helps you move towards growth and healing. I believe that we all deserve to thrive in our lives.


Specialties

LGBQ and sexuality topics - Includes coming out, relating to others, identifying and communicating needs, relationships, and family issues

Graduate students - Navigating any blockage or challenges in dissertation writing, research, writing blocks, career exploration

International students - Transitioning from another country, state, or city; adjusting as an international student or out-of-state student

Trauma / Sexual assault - Including dealing with past sexual assault, childhood trauma, environmental trauma (e.g. witnessing/experiencing violence), PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder)

Intimate partner violence - Caring support along the pathway to safety, wellbeing, and healing for those surviving a partner’s abusive attempts to control one’s thoughts, beliefs, and actions

Multicultural counseling - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity

People of color - Working with people of color

Crisis intervention - Provides support during mental health crises




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Nikole Barnes is accepting clients paying listed fees or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

  • Brown University Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
  • RISD Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $225 (50min)
  • Initial session: $275 (50min)
  • Couples sessions: $275 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
  • Courtesy billing
  • Direct billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Every other week
Therapist's note

Emotional Support Animal Assessment and Medical Accommodations Paperwork: For college students I will provide an ESA and/or Medical Accommodations assessment and assist with completing the necessary paperwork to support students. ESA/Medical Accommodation assessments fees are $175, sliding scale available upon request.

My fees are based on an economic justice values tier system. This allows me to accept RISD and Brown Student health insurance and offer 3 sliding scale fee spots. Currently, my insurance and sliding scale spots are full.

I'm accepting full fee clients at this time and will assist with out-of-network reimbursement. I'm registered with Reimbursify to assist clients with this process.


Location(s)

Providence practice
295 Angell Street, 2nd Floor, Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10am-4pm
  • Tue 10am-4pm
  • Wed 10am-4pm
  • Thu 10am-4pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Please inquire about hours

Online Sessions (Rhode Island)
Not accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10am-4pm
  • Tue 10am-4pm
  • Wed 10am-4pm
  • Thu 10am-4pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Please inquire about hours

Online Sessions (Massachusetts)
Not accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10am-4pm
  • Tue 10am-4pm
  • Wed 10am-4pm
  • Thu 10am-4pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Please inquire about hours

Online Sessions (New York)
Not accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10am-4pm
  • Tue 10am-4pm
  • Wed 10am-4pm
  • Thu 10am-4pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 19 years

Private practice: Radically Thrive Therapy, Psychotherapist, 2017 - Present
Rhode Island School of Design, Associate Director of Counseling & Psychological Services and Director of Training and Supervision, 2018 - 2022
Brown University, Psychotherapist, 2016 - 2018
New York University, Tandon School of Engineering, Psychotherapist, 2010 - 2015
New York University, Wellness Crisis Response Counselor, 2007 - 2010
Kings County District Attorneys Office, Domestic Violence and Special Victims Counselor, 2005 - 2007
Long Island College Hospital, Clinical Social Work Intern for the Rape Crisis Intervention and Victims of Violence Program, 2004 - 2005

EMDR Certification, 2018
Columbia University in the City of New York, MSW, 2005
Purchase College, SUNY, Sociology with a minor in Anthropology, 2003


Licensure

Rhode Island: ISW02620

New York: 077989

Massachusetts: 000124652


Languages

English


Professional endorsements

"Over the past year, Nikole and I have talked at length about various complicated therapy patients, and I’ve been consistently struck with her knowledge base, her dedication to patients, and her ability to meet diverse clients where they are in terms of developing their own identity. She is compassionate, non-judgmental, and open. I would trust her with the most complex cases and issues."

- Stephanie Hartselle, MD • June 2017

Client testimonials

"Nikole helped me so much with my anxiety and general coping mechanisms in life. I worked with her through my PhD work and (simultaneously) my first pregnancy - while living in NYC, so there were plenty of stressors. She was a comforting presence, providing welcome insight and guidance without ever pressuring me of making me feel guilty about my emotions. In fact, she was incredibly reassuring and enlightening when it came to identifying, untangling, and normalizing what I was feeling - all with a sense of humor! I cannot overstate how grateful I am that I was able to work with Nikole - she is wonderfully skilled and incredibly approachable."
- NYU PhD alum • June 2017