Nichole Garcia

Nichole Garcia is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) with 13 years in the field. She began her career supporting children and teens at a residential shelter and later moved into community mental health work where she has helped adults with a range of concerns. Nichole is open and direct in her approach and emphasizes honest communication to build a working relationship.

Her early work included internships and roles in homeless shelters, residential facilities, and a psychiatric ward. Since 2017 she has focused on adult mental health at a community mental health agency in Michigan, helping people facing bipolar disorder, anger concerns, trauma and abuse, personality issues, ADHD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and relationship stressors.

Nichole uses several practical therapy methods in session. She practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She has attended multiple trainings in DBT and prolonged exposure and has additional training related to eating disorders and substance use.

Her style is straightforward and empathetic. Nichole says transparency matters and aims to create a space where people can be honest about goals and struggles. She listens for what matters most and helps shape concrete steps to manage emotions, rebuild routines, and reduce distress.

People often seek her help for anger, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, and life transitions. She is experienced with concerns across mood, attention, and trauma-related difficulties, and works with each person to find the approaches that fit their needs.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when anger, anxiety, or life changes make it hard to act the way you want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with frequent anger or mood swings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nichole will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed based on what helps most.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people meet from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep therapy practical and consistent while focusing on skills, coping strategies, and real-life changes.