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Nicole Wetzel, LCSW-C
Maryland
Licensed LCSW-C focused on anxiety and coping
See online therapy options- CBT and client-centered
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Nicole
Nicole Wetzel is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. She works with people facing life transitions and those struggling with relationship and workplace strain. Her focus includes caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and issues connected to aging and end-of-life concerns.
Nicole uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most urgent. She listens for patterns in thoughts and actions that keep problems going. Then she helps people try small, concrete changes to see what makes a difference. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented rather than abstract.
Her background includes work with mood disorders, postpartum depression, and seasonal affective disorder. She also supports people dealing with addiction concerns, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Nicole brings experience with communication and family problem topics while keeping the work centered on the individual in front of her.
Therapeutic approaches include client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She draws on these to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, test different responses, and build new habits over time. Progress is tracked in small steps so goals stay manageable.
Nicole aims to help people regain routine and clearer thinking during stressful periods. She encourages practical coping skills for daily life and supports planning for longer-term changes. If someone prefers direct, structured support, she offers that style of work.
How CBT and Related Approaches are Used in Online Sessions
Nicole commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. CBT sessions focus on identifying specific thinking patterns, testing alternative thoughts, and practicing small behavior changes that reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.She also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize the person's goals and Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change. Client-centered work involves listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings and commit to actionable steps when motivation is low.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Nicole will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting strategies over time based on what is effective.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. If someone prefers a particular way of working, discuss that during the matching and scheduling steps so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and workplace or relationship strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured. She looks for patterns in thinking and behavior and tests small changes to improve daily functioning.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of professional experience and has worked with mood disorders, postpartum depression, and end-of-life concerns among other topics.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and practices in that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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