Nicki Nichols , LPC

Nicki Nichols is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with 16 years of professional experience. She combines a foundation in counseling with specialized training in substance use work as an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, supporting people across the lifespan who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, and addiction.

She uses a range of evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused approaches, Motivational Interviewing, and other proven practices, and she is also training in EMDR. Her style emphasizes respect and compassion while holding space for accountability, honesty, and transparency throughout the therapeutic process.

Nicki recognizes that taking the first step toward change can be difficult and she validates that step as meaningful. She offers sessions by phone, video, and messaging and maintains a part-time practice with variable availability - often more consistent on weekends and with weekday evening appointments after 6:00 pm; Wednesdays are typically limited to text sessions. If a match on scheduling or clinical needs does not work, she can assist in requesting a referral to another professional.

Approaches to Care and What Online Therapy Offers

Nicki draws on therapeutic styles that support practical change and emotional healing. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, collaborative relationship where the client's perspective guides the work; this approach helps people feel heard and better able to explore relationship, stress, and identity concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured method that helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and develop more effective coping skills, often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences in a paced, supportive way to reduce trauma-related symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nicki works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow people to engage in therapy from locations that suit them while maintaining regular contact and continuity of care with licensed professionals.