Founded by Psychiatrists

Karen Nickerson
LCSW
Accepts Insurance
Adjustment Disorder
Agoraphobia
Anxiety
+21 more
I earned my Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California in 2020. I work with children, teens, and adults, drawing from CBT, CPT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor support that fits each person’s needs. My approach is both practical and compassionate—focused on helping you or your child move through the stuck places and toward a life that feels more steady, capable, and connected.
My Clients
You or your child might be feeling stuck in cycles of worry, rituals, or heavy emotions that don’t seem to let up. Maybe anxiety is running the show, or depression is making everyday tasks feel harder than they should. Whether you're five or fifty, these struggles can take a toll—not just on your mood, but on how connected and understood you feel. I became a therapist to offer care to those who’ve too often been overlooked, and to help break the silence around mental health—because no one should have to go it alone.
Serves Ages: 18+
Insurances Accepted:
- AARP Medicare Supplement Plans
- Aetna
- Aetna Commercial
- Allied Benefits - Aetna Plans
- AmeriBen
- Anthem BC UCSHIP
- Anthem BlueCross of CA
- Blue Shield of CA
- BRMS
- Cigna
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Methodologies:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Approach
- Motivational Interviewing
Headlight is founded by clinicians.
All clinicians hired by Headlight pass a rigorous screening process.Areas of Focus:
- Adjustment Disorder
- Agoraphobia
- Anxiety
- Communication Skills
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Regulation
- Fatigue, burn out, and self-care
- Grief
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Languages:
- English
- Spanish
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Why Headlight
The highest standard of
mental health care.
Individual
Therapy
Therapy
Our clinicians are experienced in over 60 specialties. We can match your specific needs with a clinician that understands and has expertise in those areas.
Couples
Therapy
Therapy
Couples therapy is a nurturing space where you and your partner can grow together, fostering stronger communication and a deeper connection.
Psychiatry /
Med Management
Med Management
Whether your symptoms are mild or severe, Headlight’s specialists can provide the transformative care you need to feel better.
Spravato®
Spravato® (esketamine) creates a transformative journey for the mind. A breakthrough medicine, it can rapidly reduce the symptoms of anxiety and depression, offering new possibilities for well-being.
Questions?
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Seeking help is hard, paying for it shouldn’t be. Our goal is to make mental health care affordable and accessible, working with insurance companies to cover mental health services in-network. Over 90% of our clients are getting great care with only a co-pay fee.


