Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Georgia, New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Nichola
Nichola Smith is a licensed professional counselor with 15 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and the strain that comes with life changes. Nichola offers calm, straightforward support for everyday struggles and big transitions.
She keeps sessions warm and interactive. Conversations are respectful and nonjudgmental. Nichola listens first to understand what matters most to each person and then works with them to set realistic goals.
Background and approach
Her approach blends clear, practical techniques with a person-centered outlook. She often uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to challenge unhelpful thoughts and from solution-focused work to build simple, effective habits. Sessions are tailored to the client’s needs and the problems they bring.
Nichola has worked with people dealing with trauma and emotional abuse, as well as those coping with compassion fatigue. She also supports people navigating career questions, self-esteem struggles, and issues related to LGBT identity. Clients can expect straightforward homework, short-term strategies for relief, and steps toward longer-term change.
The aim is to leave each session with something practical to try between meetings. Nichola encourages anyone ready to change to take the next step toward feeling better.
What Nichola works with
Everything Nichola lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Nichola's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
Approaches Nichola lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person as an individual. The therapist follows the client’s lead and creates a respectful space to talk through difficult feelings and decisions, which can help with relationship struggles, grief, and self-esteem issues.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way. Sessions teach practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and build better habits, useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress management.
Solution-focused therapy zeroes in on what is already working and on simple steps toward immediate change. This approach is goal-oriented and can be helpful when you want short-term relief or clear next steps for a problem like an addiction or a career decision.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean combining brief CBT exercises with person-centered conversations and solution-focused goal setting.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video is good for face-to-face interaction; phone calls work well with limited bandwidth or for a simpler check-in. Chat and text can be useful for quick reflections, ongoing support, or when writing feels easier. These formats make it easier to fit counseling into work, parenting, or travel routines.
Questions people ask about Nichola
What concerns does Nichola help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, career questions, trauma and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive. She listens without judgment and focuses on practical steps you can use between sessions.
What kind of background does she bring to sessions?
She brings 15 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - with licensure in New Jersey and Georgia, and she is based in Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How do I begin therapy with Nichola?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on therapist availability.