- Values-based coping
- Practical skills
- Evening and weekend hours
About Nicole
Nicole Saunders is a licensed mental health counselor with more than 21 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship and family concerns. Nicole aims to listen without judgment and to tailor sessions to each person’s needs so they can make steady changes.
She draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and cognitive behavioral methods to guide practical steps. Conversations often include identifying values, trying new coping skills, and practicing small behavior changes. Nicole also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to help with emotional regulation and communication challenges.
Her background includes work with trauma, abuse, and people facing addiction and compassion fatigue. She helps those adjusting to life changes, including caregiver strain, chronic illness, and issues around adoption and attachment. Nicole is comfortable addressing intimacy concerns, parenting stress, and struggles common to LGBT clients.
Nicole holds the LMHC credential and maintains licensure in Florida. She offers later evening weekday hours and some weekend availability to fit different schedules. Before the first session she asks clients to complete an additional informed consent form.
Her style is respectful and direct, with a focus on what will work in daily life. People who want concrete tools, thoughtful listening, and a clear plan may find her approach useful. Sessions are conducted in English and follow the therapist’s practice procedures.
She draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and cognitive behavioral methods to guide practical steps. Conversations often include identifying values, trying new coping skills, and practicing small behavior changes. Nicole also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to help with emotional regulation and communication challenges.
Her background includes work with trauma, abuse, and people facing addiction and compassion fatigue. She helps those adjusting to life changes, including caregiver strain, chronic illness, and issues around adoption and attachment. Nicole is comfortable addressing intimacy concerns, parenting stress, and struggles common to LGBT clients.
Nicole holds the LMHC credential and maintains licensure in Florida. She offers later evening weekday hours and some weekend availability to fit different schedules. Before the first session she asks clients to complete an additional informed consent form.
Her style is respectful and direct, with a focus on what will work in daily life. People who want concrete tools, thoughtful listening, and a clear plan may find her approach useful. Sessions are conducted in English and follow the therapist’s practice procedures.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
Florida, Washington
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Nicole integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral strategies. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions toward those values while managing difficult thoughts and feelings. Attachment-based work looks at patterns in important relationships and how those patterns affect trust, closeness, and communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches simple experiments to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicole will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges to decide which methods to try. She adjusts plans based on what helps most, and she works with each person to set realistic steps between sessions.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. The main practical benefit is fitting therapy into a busy life - it can make scheduling evenings or weekend check-ins easier and reduce travel time. Some formats also let people use shorter sessions or phone-only check-ins when that better matches their needs. Ask about current options when you set up your first appointment so sessions can be arranged to suit your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Nicole helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addiction, and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based strategies, cognitive behavioral methods, and dialectical behavior techniques to build practical skills and clarify values.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience working in mental health settings and with individuals facing trauma, addiction, and major life changes.
Which credentials and location apply?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida where she provides services.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are supported for scheduling.
How does pricing work?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.