- 21 years experience
- LMHC licensure
- Evening and weekend hours
About Nicole
Nicole Saunders is a licensed mental health counselor who offers practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, or other life changes. She brings over 21 years of clinical experience and aims to meet people where they are. Nicole works in a direct, respectful way and focuses on the issues you bring into sessions.
She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Sessions often look at coping skills for anxiety, ways to manage mood shifts, and communication strategies for relationship or family concerns. Nicole also supports people dealing with trauma, addiction, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and challenges tied to identity such as LGBT concerns.
Nicole integrates several therapeutic methods depending on the problem and the person's preferences. She uses approaches that help people notice unhelpful patterns, build practical skills, and reconnect with their values. That may include work on attachment patterns, emotional regulation, or behavioral strategies for daily life.
She maintains later evening hours during the week and sometimes works on weekends. Before the first meeting she asks clients to complete an additional informed consent form. Nicole practices in Florida and communicates in English only. If you want to explore whether she is a fit, use the site's Start Therapy button to begin the matching process.
Nicole holds the LMHC credential and has licensure in Florida and Washington. Her experience includes helping people with complex issues such as chronic illness, domestic violence, adoption and foster care concerns, ADHD, and coping after disaster or separation.
How Nicole’s approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early bonds shape current trust and closeness, helping people work on communication and connection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, with practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or manage mood.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicole will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most usable in daily life. Together you can try methods and adjust the plan if something is not working well. The aim is to find tools that fit your situation and help you take manageable steps forward.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit around work, caregiving, or other obligations. It also lets people try skill practice, homework, and shorter check-ins that slot into a busy week. Talk with Nicole during the matching process about timing, evening or weekend needs, and what will best support your progress.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Nicole address?
Nicole helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and other life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, respectful approach that focuses on skills, values, and improving day-to-day functioning. Conversations and plans are tailored to each person's needs.
How long has she been practicing?
Nicole has over 21 years of experience working in mental health settings and with a wide range of concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida and Washington, and she practices in Florida.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.