Nichole is empathic, understanding and a great listener. I enjoy that she is direct and challenges me during our sessions and about my goals.
Nichole Garcia, LMSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Nichole is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Nichole. View 27 reviews
- Great news, Nichole is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Michigan
Recent reviews
Nichole is an amazing therapist; she is thoughtful, kind, and creates a safe space for me to share my thoughts. I trust her guidance and opinion as she takes the time to understand my point of view and provides thoughtful feedback. I have gained several useful tools and mindful thinking skills that are helping me navigate my thoughts and feelings. Thank you, Nichole, for all your help and positive energy. I truly appreciate all your help.
More about Nichole
- 11 years' experience
- Female
- LMSW
Hello!
My name is Nichole Garcia and I am a licensed masters social worker, LMSW. I have been working in the field for about 12 years and started out working with children and teens at a residential shelter in 2012. I also have experience working with adults with bipolar disorder, anger issues, trauma and abuse, personality disorders, ADHD, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, PTSD, the LGBTQ population, relationship issues, and many more. I have worked with those adults since 2017 at a community mental health agency (CMH). While working at a CMH, I have gained knowledge in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) where I have had the privilege to attend multiple trainings in DBT and prolonged exposure. I also have been able to attend trainings for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), eating disorders, and substance use disorders.
I graduated at Wayne State University in 2012 with my Bachelors in Social Work and then in 2013 I enrolled in a 10 month accelerated masters program where I was able to obtain my Masters in Social Work. While attending college, I completed multiple internships working at homeless shelters, residential facilities, and the psychiatric ward.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. I am an open person and believe transparency is very important in a relationship. So as long as we can be honest with eachother, it will be a great therapeutic relationship. I am very passionate about my work. I love learning about my clients and ways we can work together to help you. I look forward to working with you and will make it an empathetic, genuine experience. Talk to you soon!
Best regards,
Nichole Garcia, LMSW
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Nichole Garcia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518483759.
- LMSW · Michigan · 6801105314 · Expires July 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Nichole Garcia
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Nichole is empathic, understanding and a great listener. I enjoy that she is direct and challenges me during our sessions and about my goals.
Nichole is an amazing therapist; she is thoughtful, kind, and creates a safe space for me to share my thoughts. I trust her guidance and opinion as she takes the time to understand my point of view and provides thoughtful feedback. I have gained several useful tools and mindful thinking skills that are helping me navigate my thoughts and feelings. Thank you, Nichole, for all your help and positive energy. I truly appreciate all your help.
Nichole, has a great understanding, and is a great person to talk to. Listen to your problems and gives good advice, great person to have in your corner
I was against therapy but had to try something an now believe it is helping an apreciate Nicole
Nichole is amazing. I was wary about trying therapy at first, almost a year ago. But she has been nothing but a fantastic support. She has been my rock, and then went on to help me find my own rock, so to speak :) Nichole has helped me find my real self, and she's given me loads of tools to help me be the best version of myself that I can be. I truly hope that should I ever need to use the service again, I can be paired with her once more. Thank you so much Nichole, for everything. :)
Nichole is great. She's become my primary confidant and she knows just the right things to encourage me. It feels good to know I have her fighting my corner, and I know I've come leaps and bounds from when I first started therapy.
Nichole is one of the best therapists I have ever worked with. She is a great listener and always provides great insight into difficult situations. She has provided me with a lot of great skills and tools. She is reaffirming and always comes in with a positive mindset. I would recommend her to everyone!
Nichole is great to work with.
Since starting my therapy with Nichole, she has none stop tried to help me in every possible way. She's always offering me different ways of how to manage things and I do feel like I'm starting to see things get better. I would highly recommend Nichole.
Nichole is an amazing and attentive counsellor. I feel so heard when speaking to her, and the worksheets she recommends are beyond helpful!!
Small ideas which can make a massive difference. I am useless with technology these days but she always checks in, makes you feel like she cares and your not just another part of the job
Nichole really listens to all your concerns and gives great advice.
I’m a bit shocked by Nicholes ability to read me through text - in a handful of sessions she has said things that it took other therapists years to get to. Amazed that I’m getting really productive support via text.
Very helpful and listens to what I say.
A very good therapist that is attentive to your concerns. Highly recommended.
Very professional, and knowledgeable
Every session I feel supported and validated and Nichole has really helped me work on making my habits and mindset healthier!
Dr Garcia is very competent and her method of therapy is really good for me. She lets me talk and when she replies she always says something insightful and shows me perspectives I wouldn't have considered on my own. I'm happy of our work together right now
Although I've only talked to her for weeks, she's really a good therapist because she understand me well and gives good advices. She never missed a meeting with me and she was actually like a friend to me already. Would really recommend Nichole to all!!
I was nervous to try therapy for the first time. Nicole made me feel so comfortable from the beginning, she is very easy to talk to. She always checks in on me and responds quickly to my messages. She is very compassionate and non judgemental. She has provided me with a lot of coping skills, and has made me feel very supported. I highly recommend her!
Thank you for all of your support as I worked on myself.
Really pleased to be working with Nichole and BetterHelp at getting a better understanding of my mental health.
Wonderful person, she helped me when I was at my lowest and brought me back to starting to feel myself again. I can't think of a better person to talk to when I am having a bad day and recommended many things for me to do, including establishing a support system and coping skills. Thanks for everything!
Honestly the best I’ve ever had! She’s so supportive, knowledgeable and gave me tools to help me and I wouldn’t want anyone else!
Nichole is great! Although it’s only been a month, I can tell a huge difference in myself and the way I interact with others. She completely understood everything I talked about and clearly cared about my overall improvement by setting up worksheets that relate to my issues and conflicts I will recommend her to any and everyone who will listen. I’m very grateful to have worked with her.
She's amazing, she checks on me very often and she's always available for anything. I feel very safe to talk to her and she's teaching me a lot of coping skills to help me in this journey. I highly recommend her as she's super professional and takes her job seriously.
Nichole is wonderful!
Frequently asked questions
Does Nichole Garcia offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Nichole Garcia works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Nichole Garcia speak?
Nichole Garcia speaks English.
How many years of experience does Nichole Garcia have?
Nichole Garcia has 11 years of experience.
Where is Nichole Garcia licensed to practice?
Nichole Garcia is licensed to practice in Michigan.
Does Nichole Garcia accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Nichole Garcia accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Nichole Garcia offer?
Nichole Garcia offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Nichole Garcia?
Nichole Garcia can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Nichole Garcia?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.