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About Nikkia
Nikkia Matthews is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 11 years of clinical experience. She brings a steady, down-to-earth approach when people are facing major stress, relationship strain, addiction concerns, or difficult life transitions. Her style is collaborative and practical, and she aims to help people find clearer ways to cope day to day.
Matthews guides conversations in simple, direct terms so people can make changes that matter. She draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Emotion-focused methods and the Gottman Method also inform her work when relationships and communication are central concerns.
Her background includes a range of concerns from anxiety, depression, and trauma to codependency, grief, and parenting strain. She also supports people dealing with body image, commitment worries, attachment and abandonment issues, and career or life-stage changes. Sessions focus on concrete skills, clearer communication, and rebuilding routines that support better days.
People who choose Matthews often want practical strategies paired with thoughtful listening. She helps clients set small goals and practice them between sessions. Over time, the aim is less reactivity and more choice in how people respond to stress and relationship challenges.
Located in Michigan, Matthews conducts work in English. To begin, she asks people to share a short questionnaire so she can match goals and schedule sessions that fit their needs.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values, which can reduce avoidance and increase daily meaning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying stressful thought patterns and trying new behaviors to change mood and functioning. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on emotional experience and connection, helping people understand and shift patterns that cause hurt in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Matthews will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying approaches, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than promising a one-size-fits-all method.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life because you can join from different locations, reduce travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also allow for more consistent weekly work during career or family changes, and for focusing on skills and communication that transfer into daily routines.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction concerns, codependency, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, with a focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and small, achievable goals between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Master Social Worker, working with a wide range of mental health and relationship concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Michigan and holds the credential MI LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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