Nicole Saunders, LMHC
Steady, practical support for life’s hard changes
Details
| Name | Nicole Saunders |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | Florida |
| Licensed in | Florida, Washington |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 21 |
About Nicole
Nicole Saunders is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She works with clients facing trauma, addiction concerns, grief, parenting stress, career questions, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Nicole offers straightforward support and steady guidance for people trying to cope with big life changes.
She draws on many approaches to tailor conversations and plans to each person. Nicole uses narrative ideas to help clients make sense of their stories and find different ways to tell them.
Background and approach
She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice what matters and take small steps toward it. Nicole emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in a calm, supportive style. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical skills, and exploring the patterns that keep problems stuck.
She works collaboratively so clients can try new ways of relating to themselves and others. Nicole holds a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential and has practiced for 21 years. Her schedule includes later evening hours on weekdays and some weekend times.
She asks new clients to complete an additional informed consent form before the first session. Sessions are offered in English and are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Nicole does not take international clients and offers care to people located in Florida, with session logistics arranged after the initial matching steps.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Nicole works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Nicole directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Nicole directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How approach and online care work together
Nicole blends Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people reshape their stories and take actions that match their values. Narrative Therapy focuses on how personal stories are formed and gives space to name and reframe problem-saturated narratives so new possibilities can emerge. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings while committing to small, meaningful steps toward what matters most.These methods are used in partnership with clients. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest approaches to try. Finding the right mix is a collaborative process and the plan can change as needs evolve.
Online sessions take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer practical flexibility. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief updates, ongoing check-ins, or support between appointments. Together these options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and different schedules.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Nicole commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship or family conflict, grief, addictions, parenting strain, and issues like ADHD and bipolar mood concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and compassionate, focused on collaboration. She tailors conversations and practical tasks to each person’s needs and goals.
What is her background and experience?
Nicole has 21 years of mental health experience working with a wide range of concerns and life transitions, including trauma and military transition issues.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida. Her profile notes Florida licensing as FL LMHC and Washington licensing as WA LMHC LH.
Which languages are supported and are international sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Nicole works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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