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Nicki Nichols, LPC
South Carolina
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Addiction
See online therapy options- CBT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-focused care
About Nicki
Nicki Nichols is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 16 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, blended family challenges, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, codependency, and substance use concerns.
Nicki uses practical, goal-focused methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at patterns of thinking and behavior. She combines that with client-centered work to listen and reflect what matters to each person. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change, and trauma-focused methods guide work after frightening or harmful events.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and task-oriented. Nicki emphasizes honesty and clear expectations about goals and steps forward. She supports clients in developing new habits and testing small changes between sessions. She also uses accountability and direct feedback when it fits the client's goals.
Nicki has experience across a wide range of life challenges, from parenting and adoption issues to medical and caregiving stress. She has worked with substance use and co-occurring concerns and understands how these problems can interact. Her practice draws on evidence-based techniques to address both symptoms and practical daily problems.
Sessions are conducted in English. Nicki accepts clients from international locations. Prospective clients should confirm session formats and scheduling options before booking.
How CBT and related approaches are used in online sessions
Nicki uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior and then try practical alternatives. CBT sessions often include specific exercises, brief between-session tasks, and clear goals to practice new responses to stress and anxiety.She also applies client-centered methods that focus on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels unsure about change; it helps clarify personal reasons for change and builds small steps forward. These approaches are chosen to match the client's issues and goals rather than assumed from the start.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Session formats mentioned in the source include phone, messaging, and video, with some day-specific limits noted in the original biography. If formats are not listed for a specific booking option, confirm available session types before scheduling. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove travel time so sessions can occur around work or caregiving responsibilities.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she most often address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and depression, and related concerns like abandonment and caregiver stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice different responses. Sessions include concrete exercises and homework to test new habits.
What is her professional background?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with a broad range of concerns, including substance use and trauma-related issues.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can she work with people outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are provided?
The original biography mentions phone, messaging, and video sessions and some day-specific limits; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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