Nichola Smith
Compassionate counselor blending CBT and client-centered care
LPC Georgia
- Experience
- 15 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Nichola
Nichola Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 15 years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family difficulties, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem concerns, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
She has worked with clients navigating interpersonal conflict, parenting challenges, and the emotional aftermath of loss, using a blend of methods to address both immediate problems and longer-term coping skills. Her manner is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental, grounded in respect and sensitivity.
Nichola draws from cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and solution-focused methods to tailor sessions to each person’s priorities and life circumstances. She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients set achievable goals while building practical strategies for change.
Those who choose her practice can expect a compassionate guide who focuses on empowerment and problem-solving. Nichola encourages taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life and offers support designed to meet individual needs and preferences.
How Nichola Uses Structured Approaches in Online Therapy
Client-centered work focuses on understanding each person's experience and building a respectful, empathetic relationship; it helps people feel heard and supported while they explore what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills and strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Solution-focused therapy emphasizes setting clear, achievable goals and identifying strengths and small steps that lead to measurable change.Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative work; the therapist will help determine which methods fit best with a client’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she will adjust the plan as progress is made. This collaborative stance ensures therapy stays focused on what the client wants to accomplish.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules and to continue work from home or while traveling. These formats support flexibility in pacing, allow for regular check-ins, and can make it simpler to practice skills between sessions under the guidance of a licensed professional.
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Experience
15+ years
Licensed
Georgia, New Jersey
Languages
English