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Nicki Nichols

Compassionate counselor focused on evidence-informed care

LPC South Carolina

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Nicki

Nicki Nichols is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 16 years of clinical experience who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

She approaches each person with respect and compassion while encouraging honesty and accountability, and she aims to make the first steps into therapy approachable and achievable. Nichols draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills, and she incorporates client-centered methods to ensure care aligns with each person’s values and goals.

Motivational interviewing informs her work with substance use and readiness for change, while trauma-focused strategies guide recovery from traumatic experiences. She offers a mix of video, phone, live chat, and text-based sessions, and accepts international clients while practicing from South Carolina.

Availability varies with a tendency toward weekend consistency and more limited weekday openings, so scheduling is coordinated according to current openings and client needs.

Approaches you can use in online sessions

The practice combines cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered techniques to support change and personal growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps clients recognize unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, and addictive behaviors. Client-centered therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship that lets clients set the pace and goals for their work.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss each client’s concerns, preferences, and goals to determine which combination of methods fits best, and adjustments are made over time as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier for people with busy lives or limited local options. These formats allow licensed professionals to work with clients across distances while supporting consistent, goal-focused care that can be adapted to individual routines and communication preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nicki commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and depression, as well as related issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and substance use.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to help clients set goals and develop coping skills.
What is her background and experience?
Nicki has 16 years of professional experience and uses trauma-focused methods alongside CBT and motivational interviewing in her clinical work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC practicing from South Carolina with license number SC LPC 5506.
Can nonlocal clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions with English-speaking clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English