- ACT and CBT methods
- DBT skills practice
- Attachment-based focus
About Nicole
Nicole Garza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and relationship concerns. Nicole draws on several therapy methods to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes.
She served in the Army and has lived and worked in multiple states, which shaped how she listens and adapts to different life situations. Her work includes supporting people through grief, caregiver strain, parenting stress, career pressures, and issues around intimacy and sexual identity. She also helps those navigating substance use, domestic violence, and co-occurring mental health concerns.
Nicole uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered methods. In sessions she focuses on building a working relationship, setting clear goals, and checking progress over time. The style is practical - identifying strategies and practicing them between meetings.
She often incorporates ideas from family systems and psychodynamic perspectives to understand patterns that affect current difficulties. This can help people notice how early relationships or repeated dynamics influence current stress and behavior. Nicole also pays attention to issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, and isolation when they are part of a person's concerns.
People who choose her can expect goal-oriented sessions that combine talk, skill practice, and real-life assignments. She supports those dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and related challenges while helping them build clearer plans for change.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect their values. It can support people facing anxiety, avoidance, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors through practical exercises and between-session practice. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early bonds affect current reactions, which can be helpful for intimacy concerns and attachment issues.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try methods that seem likely to help. That collaborative process can include trying a strategy, reviewing how it went, and adjusting the plan together.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require. They also let people practice skills in their daily routines and bring real-life situations into sessions for discussion. Licensed professionals can adapt homework and skills practice to whatever session structure is chosen.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, caregiver strain, and related concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions combine talk, skill practice, and goal setting. She uses evidence-informed approaches like ACT, CBT, and DBT to address thoughts, behaviors, and coping skills.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 13 years of clinical experience, including work in multiple states and experience as a military veteran.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location. 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.