- Skills focused
- Evidence based
- Strengths oriented
About Nikki
Nikki Goins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on clear, practical work to reduce stress and improve daily functioning. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, anger, and low self-esteem. Nikki also addresses codependency concerns and substance use struggles, offering straightforward support without judgment.
She uses short-term, skills-based techniques to help clients manage symptoms and handle tough moments. Sessions often include learning coping skills, practicing emotional regulation, and setting small, achievable goals. Nikki emphasizes building tools that can be used between meetings to make day-to-day life easier.
Nikki earned her Master’s degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and holds licenses as an LCSW in New Mexico and Texas. She began clinical practice in 2022 and has four years of experience working with people dealing with a range of mood, anxiety, and behavioral challenges. Her background includes supporting those affected by substance use, obsessive-compulsive concerns, phobias, and trauma-related symptoms.
Her style is collaborative and compassionate. Nikki works side by side with each person to identify strengths and practical steps forward. She places emphasis on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can build confidence in managing stressors.
To start, clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How evidence-based techniques fit into online work
Nikki commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns that feed anxiety or low mood, and it includes practical exercises you can try between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, which can help when intense emotions or impulsive behavior make daily life harder.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and what feels doable. That process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in this profile. Online work can make regular check-ins easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter or more frequent touchpoints when helpful. It can also make it simpler to practice skills between meetings and apply what was discussed to everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Florida, Texas, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nikki address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger, and low self-esteem. Additional areas include codependency and substance use concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on building tools and small goals. Sessions emphasize skill practice and applying strategies between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical practice, working since 2022 with people facing mood, anxiety, and behavioral challenges. That experience includes work related to trauma symptoms and obsessive-compulsive concerns.
What credentials and region does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licenses in New Mexico and Texas, and she practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.