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Nicole Layer

Enter Your Professional Title Peaceful Psychotherapy
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Trauma, Borderline Personality, LGBTQIA+
In network with Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna

Introduction

Nicole Layer is a compassionate Mental Health Counselor provisionally licensed in New York. She is a clinician who brings warmth, empathy, and deep dedication to her clinical work, creating a supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and genuinely cared for. Nicole holds a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Hofstra University and remains committed to ongoing professional growth to best serve the evolving needs of her clients. Rooted in a person first and trauma informed philosophy, Nicole works with individuals navigating a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, personality disorders, and LGBTQIA+ concerns. She specializes in working with clients across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, providing affirming care that honors the complexity of identity, fosters self-acceptance, and supports individuals in navigating both internal and external challenges. Nicole is also trained in EMDR and has a particular focus on trauma treatment.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

Highlights

  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Specialties

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals

Communities

  • LGBTQIA+

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Nicole Layer accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Aetna

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Out of Pocket $120

Locations

Peaceful Psychotherapy - Office
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Video Office

Professional Information

Certifications

  • EMDR

FAQ

Is Nicole Layer accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Nicole Layer is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Nicole Layer offer telehealth appointments? Nicole Layer does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Nicole Layer specialize in? Nicole Layer specializes in the following areas: Borderline Personality, LGBTQIA+, and Trauma.
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