Mrs. Lindsay Nichols, LPC
(She/Her)
Preferred Name: Lindsay
About Me
Hello! Are you tired of suffering from emotional and/or physical pain? I can help you in a way that is truly unique and you can see results very quickly. Through my experience I have developed an innate ability to help clients step out of their comfort zone through examination of their external environment from different points of view. I understand that the cornerstone of change is assisting each client with breaking down the walls that surround them to find deeper meaning. My sessions focus on engagement and the therapeutic alliance which leads to effective change. I promise that you will begin noticing changes immediately. Individuals with experiencing: Anxiety, depression, addiction, substance abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, grief and loss, low self-esteem, life transition, chronic pain, migraines and anger management. Lindsay also has an emphasis in spirituality development and individual meaning. EMDR can be used for all of the above-mentioned conditions. Lindsay's approach is eclectic and her areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Behavioral Therapy. Additionally, she is a strong advocate of utilizing the works of Byron Katie. With eight-plus years in the field, Lindsay has an extensive background in substance abuse counseling and treating co-occurring disorders. Lindsay is also driven by the benefits of group therapy and has numerous years leading a comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy group. Through her experience, Lindsay has developed an innate ability to help clients step out of their comfort zone through an examination of their external environment from different points of view. This enables the client to create a sense of identity and leads the client to begin taking steps of learning how to begin living again. Through her experience, Lindsay understands the benefits of utilizing interactive tools during therapy which promotes further understanding and facilitates deeper connections. Lindsay conducts a complete Biopsychosocial background of the client which results in a superior understanding of the client’s unique situation and needs. Lindsay’s unique approach and utilization of different therapeutic techniques far exceed the typical therapy session.
Education & Experience
Webster University, 2010, MA Counseling California State University, 2001, MA in Clinical Psychology
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Gottman DBT certified
Specialty Area
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Headaches/Migraines
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- Community Mental Health Center
- Correctional Facility
- Couples
- LGBTQ+
- Residential Treatment Facility
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Medicaid
- Sliding Scale
- UnitedHealth