Nikki has been a great therapist to work with. She listens to me, pays attention to details, and really makes me feel like I matter. She provides insightful responses and reflections and tools to help manage my anxiety. I feels really comfortable talking to her and am grateful to have her as my therapist.
Nicole Smith, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Nicole 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 Nicole. View 9 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Colorado, Florida, and 1 more
Recent reviews
Nikki has been everything I want and needed! Very calm, understanding, and sweet. She’s really helped shape my perspective.
More about Nicole
- 4 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW, LICSW
Hi! My name is Nicole, I go by Nikki. I am a licensed therapist and have been working in mental health/healthcare for the past 5 years. I have a masters in social work as well as an animal assisted social work certificate from the University of Denver. I have worked with clients of all ages in both Colorado and Florida, I do currently live in Florida. I have most recently worked with adolescents in crisis, but I also have experience working with older adults with serious mental illness.
I am empathetic and a great listener. I believe that prioritizing your mental health is an important investment. I look forward to helping you be a healthier you.
I do offer sessions M-W, F 9am-5pm EDT and 9am-noon EDT Saturdays.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Mood disorders
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Nicole Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821732033.
- LCSW · Colorado · CSW.09926936 · Expires August 2025
- LCSW · Florida · SW18003 · Expires March 2025
- LCSW · Illinois · 149.026104 · Expires November 2025
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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Nicole Smith
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Nikki has been a great therapist to work with. She listens to me, pays attention to details, and really makes me feel like I matter. She provides insightful responses and reflections and tools to help manage my anxiety. I feels really comfortable talking to her and am grateful to have her as my therapist.
Nikki has been everything I want and needed! Very calm, understanding, and sweet. She’s really helped shape my perspective.
Nicole is a very understanding & patience person. She makes you feel that your concerns are being heard.
Nicole's awesome sauce
Nikki is amazing. She made me feel very comfortable right from the beginning. I was very nervous about the video calls, I always have been. But immediately it felt just like a conversation with a friend who wanted to listen. She gives me tips and methods to manage my bipolar better, she also responds to messages quick. Very happy with her very thankful
She’s great, the whole referring thing is weird to me that’s why it’s not a 10. Shes been very helpful.
Nicole has really helped me, she’s wonderful.
She has made me feel heard and comfortable opening up.
She has made talking very easy which has resulted on me Being able to better know me through her
Frequently asked questions
Does Nicole Smith offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Nicole Smith 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 Nicole Smith speak?
Nicole Smith speaks English.
How many years of experience does Nicole Smith have?
Nicole Smith has 4 years of experience.
Where is Nicole Smith licensed to practice?
Nicole Smith is licensed to practice in Colorado, Florida, West Virginia, and Illinois.
Does Nicole Smith accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Nicole Smith does not accept 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 Nicole Smith offer?
Nicole Smith offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Nicole Smith?
Nicole Smith 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 Nicole Smith?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: 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.
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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.