Dr. Nichole Nava , LPC

Dr. Nichole Nava is a Texas-based psychologist and Licensed Professional Counselor who combines advanced academic training with extensive hands-on experience working with children, families, and adults. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology - a doctoral degree that reflects advanced study in psychological theory and practice - and maintains licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), which authorizes her to provide professional counseling in the state. She also holds certifications in Violence Prevention and Intervention and in Criminal Justice, which have informed her work with vulnerable populations.

Her career spans more than two decades in social services and education. She spent eight years supervising for Child Protective Services with a focus on child abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse, and she worked for eleven years in schools as an elementary teacher and school counselor. In private practice she has supported individuals and couples through marital conflict, depression, anxiety, substance use concerns, panic disorder, grief, and addiction. Dr. Nava brings this breadth of experience to each clinical relationship, blending practical skills with a compassionate approach.

She is committed to helping people navigate periods of change, crisis, and emotional upheaval by offering guidance, encouragement, and concrete tools for empowerment. Her goal is to help clients regain a sense of balance and to support growth through transitions and healing.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Nichole Nava uses a blend of client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, and solution-focused techniques to support clients in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and can explore their goals at their own pace; it is helpful for issues related to self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that maintain distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and coping with stressful situations because it provides clear, practical skills to manage symptoms.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and small, achievable steps toward change. This approach works well for goal-driven work such as improving communication, addressing parenting challenges, or managing day-to-day stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Nava works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of strategies best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Dr. Nava is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose a format that feels most comfortable for the client.