- Empathetic and direct
- Practical coping skills
- Experience with trauma
About Nichole
Nichole Garcia is a licensed masters social worker (LMSW) with 13 years in behavioral health. She began her career working with children and teens in a residential shelter and later moved into community mental health work. Nichole writes plainly and wants people to know she values open, honest communication in sessions.
Her practice has included work with adults experiencing bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, PTSD, personality disorders, ADHD, eating disorders, substance use concerns, and relationship challenges. She has experience supporting people from the LGBT community and people facing grief, parenting stress, and caregiving strain. Nichole aims to help individuals manage symptoms, set goals, and find practical ways to cope day to day.
Nichole studied social work at Wayne State University, earning her Bachelor of Social Work in 2012 and completing an accelerated Master of Social Work in 2013. During school she held internships at homeless shelters, residential facilities, and a psychiatric ward, which shaped her interest in a wide range of clinical issues.
Her clinical toolbox includes approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies, plus client-centered and attachment-based perspectives. She has attended trainings related to these methods and uses them to tailor sessions to each person's needs.
Nichole describes herself as empathetic and direct. She focuses on building trust and working collaboratively so clients can try new strategies between sessions. She emphasizes clear communication and practical steps aimed at everyday improvements.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How her approaches fit into online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people try different actions to reduce symptoms and build skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. Clients can try strategies and give feedback so the plan is adjusted over time. The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, support shorter check-ins when schedule windows are limited, and avoid travel time. Therapists can use these methods effectively over distance by focusing on skill practice, value-based goals, and clear session plans that carry over into daily routines.Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and caregiver stress, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and many related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. She emphasizes honest conversation, practical coping skills, and working together to set achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience in behavioral health, starting with work in a residential shelter and later in community mental health settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMSW, which is a licensed master social worker credential, and is based in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.