Licensed Clinical Social Worker
SW27285, Florida
Nicole Kanaras
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Accepting clients
Updated 5 days ago
2 years in practice
I always try to provide a safe space to heal, grow, and feel more like yourself. I am here to walk alongside you as you navigate life's challenges.
Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanLGBTQIA+ ally
Practice hours (EDT)
Sun
closed
Mon
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Eating disorders
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Academic Concerns
- Anger Issues
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Body Image
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Bullying
- Childhood Abuse
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Eating Concerns
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Assault
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
Age groups
- Preteens (10-12)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Body positivity
- People in the foster care system
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Persons who are members of the criminal justice community
- Survivors of IPV
- Transgender
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Social Skills Training
- Emotional Support Animal Assessment
- Anger Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Art Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Training
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$125 — $150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Ohio
- Aetna – Florida
- Anthem – Ohio
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Florida
- Carelon Behavioral Health – Ohio
- Carelon Behavioral Health – Florida
- Cigna – Ohio
- Cigna – Florida
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Single case agreement
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Independent Social Worker
I.2608777, Ohio
Certificates
EMDR Therapy Training
The Institute of Creative Mindfulness
Successfully completed 20 hours of lecture, 20 hours of practicum, and 10 hours of consultation as required by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).
Education
University of San Diego
BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2021
I studied the effects of the juvenile justice system on youth as the focus of my bachelor's degree in sociology.
Florida Gulf Coast University
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2024
I graduated with my master's in clinical social work with a certificate in medical social work.
Publications
Examining the Effects of Juvenile Diversion in San Diego, California
2021, Undergraduate Honors Theses, https://doi.org/10.22371/02.2021.019
The purpose of this study is to analyze how juvenile diversion is operating in terms of services, referrals, program completion, recidivism, and effects.
See publication