- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT-informed skills
- Work with ADHD
About Nichole
Nichole Garcia is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 13 years of experience. She began her career supporting children and teens in a residential shelter and later moved into community mental health work with adults. Her stated focus areas include anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and a range of relationship and life-change concerns.
She has experience working with people who struggle with ADHD, eating and sleeping issues, grief, intimacy concerns, and compassion fatigue. Nichole also lists work with LGBT clients and people facing personality-related challenges such as avoidant and dependent presentations. Her background includes supporting those with chronic pain, caregiving stress, and blended family challenges.
Nichole trained at Wayne State University, earning a Bachelor of Social Work in 2012 and completing an accelerated Master of Social Work in 2013. Early internships took place in homeless shelters, residential facilities, and a psychiatric ward, which informed her practical skills in crisis and community settings.
Her clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She reports attending multiple DBT and prolonged exposure trainings while working in community mental health.
In sessions she emphasizes honesty and transparency. Nichole aims to learn about each person and work together on concrete strategies for coping, communication, and behavior change. Prospective clients are invited to ask questions before booking.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and making decisions when feelings feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses structured exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than following a fixed script.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some people prefer audio-only conversations to reduce camera use, while others find video helpful for practicing social and communication skills. Nichole uses evidence-based techniques like ACT and CBT in session work and will adapt exercises and skills practice to the online setting.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, ADHD, and related issues listed in her profile.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a mix of approaches including ACT, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, and DBT. Sessions focus on practical strategies, skills practice, and talking through challenges.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of experience, starting with work in residential shelters for children and teens and later at a community mental health agency serving adults.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Master of Social Work and is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
She accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.