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Online therapist

Nicole Davis

Compassionate guidance with practical tools

Credentials
LPC
Experience
12 years
Licensed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Nicole

Nicole Davis is a licensed professional counselor with 12 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. She emphasizes each person's strengths and treats them as the expert on their own life.

Nicole aims to make beginning therapy feel manageable and respectful of the courage it takes to reach out. Nicole trained in psychology, counseling, and spiritual formation, holding two master’s degrees.

Background and approach

She uses a person-centered stance, which means she listens closely and follows the client's lead. She combines that with cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Narrative approaches are also part of her toolkit; she helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves.

She draws on solution-focused methods to set clear, practical goals and track small changes. These methods are chosen to fit the person and the problem rather than forcing a single path. Sessions typically focus on what matters most right now, such as improving communication, managing anxiety, or addressing the aftermath of trauma.

Nicole speaks English and works with clients across Michigan and internationally. Her practice aims to be straightforward, practical, and grounded in real-life needs. People who choose her can expect a calm, respectful style that balances listening with concrete strategies.

Nicole supports clients as they try new skills, test different perspectives, and move toward clearer goals.

Approaches that guide online work

Nicole draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. That approach is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress because it focuses on small, testable adjustments in thinking and behavior.

She also uses narrative methods to help clients reframe personal stories and see difficult experiences from new angles. Narrative work can be helpful when old patterns or identities feel stuck and when meaning-making matters.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicole partners with clients to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they try tools, review what helps, and adjust the plan over time so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. These options let people fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity when travel is needed, and choose a format that feels comfortable. Licensed professionals can use the different formats to combine focused conversations, short check-ins, and ongoing support in ways that match each person's routine and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
Nicole works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also focuses on related areas such as attachment, communication, grief around separation, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is person centered and respectful, with attention to strengths and personal stories. She blends listening with practical steps so sessions feel supportive and action oriented.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience helping people with emotional and relational concerns. That background includes work with trauma, family conflict, and mood difficulties.
What credentials and location apply?
She is licensed as an LPC in Michigan with license number MI LPC 6401225318. Her practice is based in Michigan.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This gives several options for people with different schedules.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
To start, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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