- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Trauma-informed CBT
- Social anxiety and phobia
About Nicola
Nicola Fulk is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) based in Arizona with nine years of practice. Nicola focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and issues around identity such as LGBT and gender dysphoria. She also addresses social anxiety and phobia and related struggles like panic, self-esteem, and feelings of guilt or shame.
Nicola works with adults and uses direct, goal-focused methods in sessions. She helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and learn ways to regulate mood. Sessions often include practical steps for increasing healthy behaviors and reducing unwanted symptoms.
Her stated approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with trauma-informed cognitive behavioral techniques. That means sessions may include declining unhelpful avoidance, clarifying personal values, and practicing small behavior changes tied to clients' goals. Nicola describes herself as active and directive, so she often offers exercises and feedback during meetings.
Nicola also lists experience with sexuality topics including BDSM and kink, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and broader sexual identity issues. She notes work with mood disorders, personality concerns, self-harm, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder as additional focus areas.
She aims to support people as they work toward their own definition of wellness. To begin, prospective clients follow the platform steps to match and schedule an initial session.
How evidence-based methods are used online
Nicola describes using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward those values while learning to carry uncomfortable thoughts without avoidance. This approach can help with anxiety, social fears, and decisions about identity and relationships.She also uses trauma-informed cognitive behavioral methods that target thinking patterns and teach concrete mood-regulation skills. These techniques often involve tracking thoughts and practicing short behavior experiments to reduce panic and improve everyday functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Nicola frames therapy as collaborative - she will suggest methods, check how they feel for the client, and adjust based on goals and preferences.
The therapist's original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm what is offered before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for quick check-ins when needed. Phone sessions may be useful when video would be difficult, and shorter remote check-ins can help maintain momentum between longer appointments.
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Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar and mood disorders, and issues related to LGBT identity and gender dysphoria. Social anxiety, panic, self-harm, and concerns about sexuality and kink are also listed focus areas.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a direct, goal-oriented style and offers active guidance. Sessions focus on examining thinking patterns, regulating mood, and practicing behavior changes tied to clear goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Nicola has nine years of experience as a clinician. That span reflects her work with mood and anxiety-related concerns as noted above.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing in Arizona.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options through the platform before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.