- Anxiety and phobia focus
- Substance use support
- Skills for emotion regulation
About Nikki
Nikki Goins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with four years of clinical experience based in Florida. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship struggles, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Nikki also focuses on issues such as substance use, codependency, mood challenges, obsessive-compulsive patterns, phobias, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
Her sessions are collaborative and practical. Nikki uses straightforward methods to help clients build coping skills and manage daily stress. She encourages clients to try tools in between sessions and to bring back what worked or didn’t work.
Clients can expect direct conversations about behavior patterns and small experiments to practice different responses. Nikki helps people identify triggers, notice unhelpful thoughts, and develop alternate behaviors that fit their lives. She explains skills in clear language and checks in about progress each week.
Before becoming an LCSW she completed a Master’s degree at the University of Texas at Arlington. Since beginning clinical work in 2022 she has worked mainly with adolescents and adults on mental health, substance use, and behavioral concerns. This background informs a practical, skills-focused approach in sessions.
People who are unsure what to expect often start with one short goal to address first. Nikki supports step-by-step practice, regular review, and adjustment of strategies based on what a person needs. To begin, clients use the online matching process and schedule their first session through the platform.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Many of Nikki’s methods focus on practical behavior change and skill building. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them against reality, which can reduce avoidance and worry. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for strong emotions and impulsive responses.She also draws on solution-focused brief approaches that aim to identify small, achievable steps toward a specific goal. These techniques are short, action-oriented, and useful for tackling a single problem such as a fear of social situations or a recurring anxious thought.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Nikki will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their needs and preferences. She checks progress regularly and adjusts methods based on what the client reports and practices.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit therapy into a busy day, avoid travel time, or choose a quieter setting. Online work also makes it easier to try behavioral experiments in real-world contexts and then discuss results at the next appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida, Texas, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Nikki works with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship struggles, anger, and self-esteem concerns. She also focuses on substance use, codependency, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive patterns, phobias, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her style of therapy like?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, using evidence-based techniques to teach skills and behavioral experiments. Sessions emphasize clear explanations and practicing tools between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience, having begun practice in 2022 and worked with adolescents and adults on mental health and substance use concerns.
What credentials and location are on file?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Mexico and Texas, and she practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.