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Nichole McClellan

PLPC

Therapist

Schedule at Kansas City-State Line, MOSchedule at Independence, MO
About Nichole McClellan

Do you ever feel stuck — like no matter what you do, you just can’t move forward? Maybe you feel alone, disconnected, or like no one can truly relate to what you’ve been through. You might find it hard to trust others, or struggle with figuring out who you are and where you belong. Perhaps your mind is always scanning for danger — that hypervigilance that never quite turns off.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re not broken.

I help clients process trauma in a way that allows them to reconnect with themselves and others. Together, we’ll work toward transforming survival strategies that once kept you safe into sources of strength and confidence.

I help clients process trauma and reconnect with themselves through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness. Together, we’ll explore how your thoughts and experiences shape your behaviors and create space for awareness, healing, and self-compassion.

My specialty is helping you turn anxiety into a superpower — reframing hypervigilance as a strength that shows how capable and prepared you truly are. Healing is possible, and I’m here to walk with you as you rediscover your sense of calm, connection, and confidence.

Nichole can be found at the following locations:

Specialties:


Adoption/Foster Care Aging Behavior Issues Criminal Offenders Domestic Abuse Emotional Disturbance Family Conflict First Responders Grief and Loss Infidelity LGBTQ+ Competency Parenting/Co-Parenting Peer Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Harm Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Trauma Executive Functioning Skills Training Communication Restoration Mixed Race & Multi-Cultural Relationships Men’s Issues Separation/Divorce ADD/ADHD Adjustment Disorder (Life Changes) Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder Depression Dissociative Disorder Mood Disorder Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Panic Disorders Personality Disorder Phobias Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Psychotic Disorders Schizophrenia Sensory Processing Disorder Anger Management (Anger) Stress Management Collaborative Divorce Process Polyamory/Non-Monogamous Relationships Relationship/Marital Issues Women’s Issues Reactive Attachment Disorder Survivors of Sexual Assault Addiction Relapse Prevention Health At Every Size (HAES) Culturally Responsive Care Personalized Wellness Consults Gender Affirming Care Postpartum / Perinatal

Insurance Accepted:

  • BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: HMO
  • Aetna
  • Aetna: PPO/POS
  • Ambetter: Medicaid
  • Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield: PPO
  • BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BCBS/Blue Cross Blue Shield: PPO
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Carelon: Medicaid
  • Cigna/Evernorth
  • Florida Blue
  • Healthy Blue: Medicaid
  • Home State Health: Medicaid
  • Home State Health: Show Me Healthy Kids Medicaid
  • Luminare Health
  • Medicaid
  • MO HealthNet: Medicaid
  • Optum: Medicaid
  • Self Pay
  • Surest/UHC
  • UHC Community Plan: Medicaid
  • UHC/UnitedHealthcare: Medicaid

Therapy Types:

  • Individual Therapy

Therapeutic Approaches:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Biofeedback
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Holistic Medicine
  • Interpersonal Process Therapy (IPT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Somatic Experiencing
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused/Brief Therapy