- direct and open
- skills focused
- empathic care
About Nichole
Nichole Garcia is a licensed masters social worker (LMSW) with 13 years in the field. She began her career in 2012 supporting children and teens at a residential shelter and later moved into adult services. Nichole has worked in community mental health settings and brings steady, hands-on experience to her practice.
She describes herself as open and direct and values honesty in the therapeutic relationship. Sessions are intended to be collaborative - she listens first, then helps people set realistic goals. Nichole focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions to manage stress and emotional ups and downs.
Her background includes work with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, ADHD, eating concerns, substance use, and grief. She has also supported people facing relationship strain, parenting pressure, career stress, and codependency concerns. That range comes from years at a community mental health agency and earlier residential work.
Nichole has taken trainings in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and prolonged exposure, and has attended trainings in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. She earned a Bachelor of Social Work and then completed an accelerated Master of Social Work at Wayne State University.
In sessions she aims to be empathetic and genuine. Expect straightforward conversation, skill-building, and check-ins on progress. Nichole invites questions and values transparency as part of how she connects with people.
How Nichole Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while pointing toward actions that match what matters most. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by clarifying values and small steps. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and reactions now, and it can be useful for intimacy issues, codependency, and relationship patterns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace so people feel heard and understood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nichole treats the choice of methods as collaborative. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then tailor sessions accordingly.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as format details are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules call for them. They also let people connect from different places or time zones, which can help maintain consistency during life changes.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Nichole help with?
Nichole supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, eating and sleep issues, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, and codependency among other issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She works in a straightforward, collaborative way that mixes listening with practical skill-building. Sessions focus on setting small goals and checking progress between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience that began in residential care for children and teens and expanded into adult community mental health work.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a licensed masters social worker, LMSW, licensed in Michigan and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or scheduling needs when you arrange sessions.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Nichole?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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