- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT skills
- Trauma and attachment
About Nichole
Nichole Garcia is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 13 years of experience. She began her career in 2012 working with children and teens at a residential shelter and transitioned to adult services in 2017. Her work has included people dealing with mood disorders, trauma, addictions, eating concerns, ADHD, anxiety, and relationship struggles.
Nichole trained at Wayne State University, completing a Bachelor of Social Work in 2012 and an accelerated Master of Social Work in 2013. During her studies she did internships at homeless shelters, residential facilities, and a psychiatric ward. Since moving into community mental health, she has continued professional training focused on evidence-informed methods she now brings into sessions.
Her approach is practical and direct. She uses methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach skills for managing intense feelings, worry, and impulsive reactions. She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy to help people clarify values and take committed steps forward.
Nichole pays attention to attachment patterns and how early relationships shape current connections. That perspective often guides work on intimacy, communication, and relationship wounds. She also supports people navigating life changes, career stress, parenting strain, grief, and identity questions.
Sessions with Nichole are framed around honest conversation and clear goals. She invites transparency and collaboration so people can set practical steps, practice new skills, and track progress over time.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters to them, and take small action steps toward those values. It can be useful for people feeling stuck after school or during career transitions or when anxiety keeps them from trying new things. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns to build practical coping skills and change routines.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and symptoms, then suggest methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can shift as new needs arise or as skills are practiced and evaluated.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day - they save travel time, allow check-ins during lunch breaks, or permit brief skill-practice sessions when needed. Some approaches, like CBT and ACT, translate well to online work because they rely on talking, exercises, and homework that can be done between sessions. Nichole will help plan sessions that match a client's schedule and goals.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with for young adults?
Nichole works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, self-esteem, eating and sleeping concerns, and career or life-change stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based work drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, alongside acceptance and commitment and attachment-focused ideas. Sessions focus on learning tools and trying them out in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience, starting in residential services in 2012 and working with adults at a community mental health agency since 2017.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker, listed as MI LMSW, and practices in Michigan.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any scheduling and location details before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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