Nicole Ostermiller, Intern Therapist

Pronouns - She/her/hers

Location - Teletherapy / Denver

Currently Accepting New Clients

Nicole Ostermiller (she/they) is a clinical social work intern who offers person-centered, collaborative, and affirming therapy for youth, young adults, and adults while completing their graduate training under clinical supervision.

Insurances Accepted

(CHP+) Medicaid
Aetna
Beacon / Carelon Medicaid (Health Co Inc. / Northeast Health Partners)
Beacon / Carelon commercial / Kaiser HMO
CCHA Medicaid
Cigna (now Evernorth)
Colorado Access (Medicaid / CHP+)
Denver Health Medical Plan (DHMP commercial)
First Health Network
Humana
Kaiser PPO / HMO Commercial Denver Metro area
Kaiser PPO Beacon / Carelon commercial / Kaiser HMO
Pinnacol Assurance
RMHP Medicaid
Rocky Mountain Health Plans (A UnitedHealthcare company)
United Healthcare / UBH (Optum)

Current Practice

Nicole specializes in a person-centered, collaborative approach grounded in the belief that clients are the ultimate experts on their own lived experience. Rather than applying one-size-fits-all solutions, they prioritize a nonjudgmental, empowering space where the work is tailored to each client's goals and strengths. Nicole's education in social work and public policy shapes an approach that connects personal healing with the real-world systems people live in, honoring each client's lived experience while helping them navigate external barriers.

Client Focus

  • Adolescents 10-12
  • Teens 13+
  • Adults 18+
  • Transgender
  • LGBTQIA+

Areas of Focus

  • ADHD/Neurodivergence
  • AIDS/HIV
  • Anxiety
  • Autism in Adults (skills, etc.)
  • Autism in Children (skills, etc.)
  • Caregiver Support
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Court Ordered Therapy
  • Crisis Management
  • Depression
  • Existential Issues
  • Gender/Sexuality
  • Grief/Loss
  • Sexual Issues
  • Trauma/PTSD

Treatment Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Brief/Solution Focused Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strengths-Based Therapy

Past Work Experience

Education & Licensure

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) & Master of Public Policy (MPP), Dual Degree — University of Denver (in progress, anticipated March 2028)
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology — University of Utah (2024)