- 35 years experience
- Florida LCSW
- Codependency focus
About Nancy
Nancy Van Aman is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with 35 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or big life changes. Her style is practical and direct, aimed at making small changes that add up to better days.
Nancy believes each person knows their own story. She listens for strengths already in place and uses those strengths to build coping skills and confidence. Sessions often focus on concrete steps to handle anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and rebuild motivation after loss.
Her work includes coaching for professionals who need clarity and direction. She also supports people facing issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and the fallout of separation or divorce. Nancy addresses feelings like guilt, shame, and loneliness in clear, straightforward terms.
Therapeutic tools she uses include cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and EMDR for trauma-related work. She uses these approaches to help people reduce symptoms and try new ways of responding to old patterns.
Nancy aims to make therapy a collaborative effort. She helps clients set realistic goals and create steps they can take between sessions. The focus is on practical change, steady progress, and helping people regain a sense of agency in their lives.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Many of Nancy's methods adapt well to remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It helps with anxiety, mood concerns, and problem solving in daily life. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used for processing trauma and reducing the intensity of painful memories. When appropriate, EMDR targets specific memories and reactions to change how they affect current functioning. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm. These skills can be practiced between sessions for steady progress.Finding the best approach is a team effort. Nancy will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest a path forward. She adjusts techniques over time based on what is helpful and what fits a client’s life and needs.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote work helps them maintain continuity of care while juggling work, family, and other responsibilities.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Nancy help with?
Nancy works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues like codependency, caregiver stress, communication problems, and mood symptoms.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focused on concrete steps and skill building. Sessions often mix cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to create manageable change.
What is her professional background?
She has 35 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, grief, anxiety, and life transitions. She also provides professional coaching for clients seeking clearer direction.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and practices in Florida.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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