Nikki Lewis-Clark , LCPC

Nikki Lewis-Clark is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Montana with 24 years of experience in therapeutic work. She began her career supporting family reunification for children who had been removed because of neglect and abuse, and more recently has been trained as a Diversity and Inclusion Counselor focusing on service members and their families.

Her practice addresses a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, parenting difficulties, career transitions, grief and loss, trauma, and emotional abuse. She also works with issues such as addictions, intimacy-related concerns, LGBT matters, ADHD, bipolar disorder, body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and blended family or adoption-related dynamics.

Lewis-Clark’s style is warm and interactive, prioritizing rapport as the foundation for effective work. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, compassion, and empathy while remaining direct and honest when that is needed. Her clinical work draws on cognitive-behavioral methods as well as mindfulness, solution-focused, and rational-emotive techniques, and she integrates attachment-based, client-centered, DBT, and EFT principles as appropriate.

She tailors conversations and treatment plans to each individual’s needs, offering support, education, and practical tools to build coping skills and promote meaningful change. Nikki is accepting new clients and works with international clients as well.

Online approaches rooted in attachment, client-centered care, and CBT

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape patterns of connection and trust. It helps people understand relational responses, repair interpersonal wounds, and build more secure ways of relating to partners, family members, and oneself.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration. The therapist creates a supportive environment where clients explore their feelings and values at their own pace, which is useful for issues like self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete skills to change them. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with chronic problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as work progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to access therapy around work, family responsibilities, or geographic constraints. For many people, these options increase consistency and make it simpler to engage in regular therapeutic work with licensed professionals and therapists.