Helping clients heal and grow through professional support for trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, sleep issues, mood disorder, substance abuse and addiction, chronic pain, long-term health challenges, and performance enhancement.
Helping clients heal and grow through professional support for trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, sleep issues, mood disorder, substance abuse and addiction, chronic pain, long-term health challenges, and performance enhancement.
Safe, clinical ketamine therapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD, chronic pain, and performance enhancement.
PTSD can significantly disrupt daily life due to a range of symptoms including intrusive memories, avoidance behaviors, and changes in physical and emotional reactions.
Substance use disorder refers to the misuse of legal substances, such as alcohol, nicotine, or prescription medicines that causes signifigant problems or distress.
Depression and anxiety disorders are distinct but frequently co-occurring mental health conditions. While both involve negative emotional states, they manifest differently and can have unique causes and symptoms.
“Her presentations are not just about mental health — they are for your mental health. Always grounded in science, she delivers complex psychological concepts in an approachable way. Her vulnerability creates space for every attendee to feel seen and understood. With deep respect for diverse lived experiences, her messages are inclusive, inspiring, and empowering. Audience members leave her talks not just with new knowledge, but also a renewed sense of hope. From professionals seeking better tools to individuals on personal journeys of healing, Erica offers something meaningful to everyone.”
– Dr. Amelia J. Wiggins
"Whether you're organizing a wellness retreat, corporate mental health event, or community education series, booking Erica Nicolaus will elevate your event and create ripple effects of change that extend far beyond the final applause."
- Dr. Amelia J. Wiggins
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Corporations, athletes, high achievers who want to grow, professional groups, member benefit associations, boards, Educational Institutions, professional societies, trade associations.
Scheduling for 2025
Happy employees and team members create efficiencies in the workplace and success on the field.
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Rates
Note: The cost of the ketamine infusion is separate from my
rates and varies depending on the type of infusion and the specific ketamine clinic, as I consult with multiple clinics. Rates for
Ketamine infusions vary, as do the methods of infusion (intravenous or Intramuscular injections), and are set by the specific clinic and range in cost from $400 – $750 per infusion.
Please contact me for inquiries about the process, cost, billing, or any questions.
I do not accept insurance. However, I’m happy to provide you with a super bill that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement, and/or to apply towards your yearly deductible, if applicable.
I’d recommend calling your insurance company to ask about out-of-network payments.
As a self-pay provider, I accept all major credit cards, including HSA and FSA. Payment is due at the time of service.
If you’re unable to attend a session, please make sure you
cancel at least 24 hours prior to the start of the session. While I understand life happens, I may charge up to 100% of the rate for late cancellations or “no shows”.
Please contact me for inquiries regarding cancellation and late cancellation charges.
All visits are conducted virtually through a HIPAA-secure app called Doxy. Once you’ve downloaded the app onto your device, we will use Doxy to conduct video visits.
In-person office visit may be arranged at my West Chester, OH location.
Ketamine assisted psychotherapy is conducted in person at one of our partner locations.
While you can participate in our visit from a parked car, the car cannot be in motion (even if someone else is driving) during our visit.
Yes. I’m licensed to offer telehealth to people located in Ohio and Kentucky
Medication can be effective but it alone cannot solve all issues. Therapy and lifestyle changes are crucial for long term well being. As I tell many patients, “there is no pill for misery”.
Medication has a time and place in our lives, and is not for everyone. Medications such as SSRIs and SNRIs (e.g. Prozac or Wellbutrin) are FDA-approved and when combined with therapy, can ease symptoms like depression, anxiety, PTSD and insomnia and can support long-term healing by calming the nervous system and improving body awareness. They help address neurochemical imbalances and can improve sleep and mood regulation.
I do not prescribe medication, however if we determine medication may be right for you, I can assist you with finding the right Psychiatrist or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to help with your healing and improve overall outcomes.
Our first visit will last 50 minutes and cost $190.
For subsequent visits, you have the choice of 55-minute visits for $200, or 30-minute visits for $100 each. Unless we discuss having a 30-minute visit ahead of time, we will default to 50-minute visit.
There are many factors that determine this and that is not a generic answer for the FAQs page. Everyone is unique and comes with a variety of experiences and individual personality and therefore the length of time therapy will take is contingent on many factors.
I have seen patients recover very quickly, in just a few sessions, others have taken longer. Some make tremendous strides and heal and choose to continue therapy for maintenance and overall continued well being. Some have healed and returned as needed.
While I cannot give you a set timeframe, what I do know is that I strive to get you to your goals and healing as quickly as possible, and not to keep you in therapy forever. I work to empower you with the tools and autonomy you need to lead your best life ever. Like many things in life, the more you put in, the more you will get out.
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