Nicki Nichols , LPC

Nicki Nichols is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 16 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. She also holds training as an advanced alcohol and drug counselor in South Carolina, which complements her work with clients facing substance use and addiction concerns. In addition to evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, she has training in trauma-focused methods and is currently progressing as an EMDR therapist-in-training.

Nicki approaches therapy with respect, compassion, and a focus on honesty and accountability, aiming to create a steady, collaborative environment where people can make meaningful changes. She has worked with clients across the lifespan and with a wide range of issues including relationship and attachment difficulties, caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, and co-occurring mood or substance concerns. Her background includes interventions for abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, blended family dynamics, and communication or commitment challenges.

She provides sessions by phone, video, and messaging, and her practice schedule is part-time so availability can vary; weekend appointments tend to be more consistent, weekday availability fluctuates, weekday evenings are typically after 6:00 pm, and Wednesdays are generally limited to text sessions. Nicki emphasizes that taking the first step is difficult and affirms the courage it takes to seek help, and she looks forward to supporting people who choose to begin that work.

Clinical Approaches and Online Care

Nicki integrates several practical, evidence-based methods to address a range of concerns and adapts them to an online format. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to change feelings and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing the impact of traumatic events while building coping strategies to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that helps people explore and strengthen their own motivation for change, which is especially helpful with substance use and ambivalence about behavior change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Nicki works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time and adjusts plans based on progress and feedback.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone meetings, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, accommodate different communication styles, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible. Licensed professionals and therapists can effectively use these formats to deliver structured therapy, skill-building, and ongoing support.