Nicole Guessford, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Nicole is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Have FSA/HSA funds? Use them here.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Pennsylvania and Virginia
More about Nicole
- 23 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I am licensed in Pennsylvania and Virginia with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I am a holistic practicitioner and my style is more structured and direct. I do believe in self care, self compassion, and I will frequently give my clients "homework" to work on outside of our sessions.
Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I am currently only accepting Insurance clients.
I see clients who are looking to commit to telehealth sessions weekly or bi-weekly. I only provide telehealth sessions due to insurance regulations, and do not provide clinical support over the phone or messaging.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia
- BCBS Federal Employee Program
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- GEHA
- Kaiser Permanente
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- UMR
- UnitedHealthcare
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Nicole Guessford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649881244.
- LCSW · Pennsylvania · CW015210 · Renews February 2027
- LCSW · Virginia · 0904014683 · Renews June 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Nicole Guessford offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Nicole Guessford works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Nicole Guessford speak?
Nicole Guessford speaks English.
How many years of experience does Nicole Guessford have?
Nicole Guessford has 23 years of experience.
Where is Nicole Guessford licensed to practice?
Nicole Guessford is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Does Nicole Guessford accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Nicole Guessford accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Nicole Guessford accept insurance?
Yes, Nicole Guessford accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia, BCBS Federal Employee Program, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, GEHA, Kaiser Permanente, Optum, Oscar Health, UMR, and UnitedHealthcare.
Does Nicole Guessford accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Nicole Guessford does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Nicole Guessford offer?
Nicole Guessford offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Nicole Guessford?
Nicole Guessford can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Nicole Guessford?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.