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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 12 years experience working with people. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I am a Veteran of the Army and married to a Veteran, therefore I have worked in several different states with lots of amazing clients.
I have extensive knowledge and experience treating individuals with anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. My expertise also includes addiction, relationship problems, abuse, domestic violence, and adjustment difficulties. I have worked with individuals experiencing other challenges to include caregiver burnout, divorce, and custody concerns.
I am trained in multiple evidence informed modalities to include Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and others. Therapy is based on trust and relationship, therefore I believe in building a strong foundation which allows honesty and vulnerability. I use Family Systems Theory and Psychodynamic Theory as basic building blocks of our alliance.
Asking for help can be difficult and I am excited that you have made a decision to do so. I look forward to taking the next steps of identifying goals and assessing progress with you. We will do this together.
I look forward to working together!
Professional experience
13yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma, AbuseSelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Control issues, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Nicole Garza. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
In Nicole, I found the understanding that only another military person could give me. I feel confident that she would offer the best of what an army lifestyle has given her, in addition to her wisdom, expertise, and empathy.
Written on Jan 23, 2024 after therapy with Nicole for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
Nicole is compassionate to me, someone who has gone through a extremely difficult period of tribulation.
Written on Jan 04, 2023 after therapy with Nicole for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Nicole is the most important encounter of my lifetime so far. She has helped me beyond what words can describe. An incredible blessing I will forever be grateful for.
Written on Nov 25, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
If you are not sure who to pick I recommend Nicole she is amazing she listens to you doesn’t judge at all! She is awesome.
Written on Sep 13, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, and sleeping disorders
Nicole listens to me and offers me suggestions on how to redirect my negative emotions into positive ones. I often struggle to find the good in things but my therapist reminds me I'm worthy and capable of leading a happy positive life. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Nicole.
Written on Jul 06, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Very understanding, great with make me see things from a different perspective. I’ve learned a lot in just a few short weeks.
Written on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, and self esteem
She has a great demeanor and is always able to identify the core issue during our conversations. I appreciate the resources she provides as well.
Written on Jun 02, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
She is amazing! Her military experience h helped overcome unique situations. I highly recommend her to anyone!
Written on May 09, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
We did therapy together for a month., totally changed My perspective on what I was actually holding on to. Made sense.
Written on May 07, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching
Nicole has been great. Extremely attentive & responsive. Checks in regularly. Helps by giving a non- judgmental, objective perspective to things and makes you feel extremely comfortable
Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Nicole is a fantastic therapist. She really takes the time to listen to you, and then is able to work with you to figure out what is going on. She doesn't just do "feel good" therapy, she helps challenge thought patterns and assumptions you've made. I trust her because I genuinely feel like she wants what is best for me, and I also sense that she'll tell me what I need to hear and not just what I want to hear.
Written on Dec 12, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Nicole is wonderful. She is really knowledgeable and has a great way of explaining things that make everything just click. I would absolutely recommend her
Written on Sep 03, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Nicole is by far the most competent, compassionate, and insightful mental health professional I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She is responsive to my needs and guides me towards personal growth, and often helps me to identify themes and opportunities in my life so that I can be happier, healthier, and more resilient.
Written on Aug 28, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 1 year and 3 months
From the very first session I knew that I‘ll want to work with Nicole for a long time. The sessions are both fun and informative, Nicole gives you a ton of resources to look into. You feel comfortable opening up and being vulnerable as she is incredibly compassionate and respectful of your experiences and feelings. It’s a great dynamic of being listened to and heard as well as having Nicole talk to you and share a lot of valuable knowledge. So far I’m having an amazing experience and am planning to go on for as long as possible!
Written on Jul 28, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
A wonderful and caring counselor. Knowledgeable and eager to help in many ways. Highly recommend Nicole Garza.
Written on Jul 15, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Nicole is a wonderful therapist. We have been working together for over a year and her support and guidance has helped me in many areas of my life. She is warm and knowledgable and is helping me a great deal.
Written on Jun 14, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
I’ve worked with nicole for more than a year and she’s been very very helpful. I don’t even know how to describe this in words.
Written on Jun 11, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
She listens very well, and knows how to help me grow.
Written on Apr 12, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, and adhd
She’s awesome !
Written on Mar 26, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I am grateful for having Nicole in my life.. she’s an understanding and compassionate therapist that most times feels more like a rational and wise best friend than a therapist.
I am exploring my own life from a positive, openminded and kind point of view .. i’m easier to deal with and i see life with different glasses ..
It’s a journey and we’re taking it together and im just grateful ❤️
Written on Mar 16, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Nicole has been a great counselor! She's very attentive and always asks the right questions to get me thinking. She's extremely knowledgeable and I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Written on Mar 01, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Nicole allows me to feel completely open and normal and I trust her with all of my being. I think that she helped me open up to her by being open with me straight away. I don't feel like Nicole is above me and that's definitely something she has allowed to happen. Complete equality. Nicole has helped me to look at areas of my life that I never before thought had made an impact on me and this has been truly eye-opening. Nicole supports me not only with my emotions and my thoughts but also with my future career prospects and relationships. Forever grateful that Nicole has been my first therapist and I think ill keep her for life! I'd highly recommend Nicole. Friendly, bubbly, genuine, and calm with a definite intention to serve and a natural way with people.
Written on Feb 23, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Nicole is a lovely, insightful and understanding person.
She’s friendly and genuinely caring whilst helping you grow in areas that you want to improve on.
Could not recommend her enough!
Written on Nov 15, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and career difficulties
Nicole helped me work through a lot changes in a year where it was hard to find stability. We worked together to navigate through the uncertainties and changes. She is kind, respectful and easy to talk to.
Written on Nov 11, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties
Nicole always takes the time to respond and support her patients in whatever issue they are struggling with. She makes it easy to feel secure and trusting during the live sessions and helps to reaffirm the progress a patient has made throughout their journey of healthy living. The most important aspect of Nicole's job performance is that she skillfully identifies moments to challenge her patients way of thinking and facilitates an effective approach to managing and improving detrimental patterns of both mental and physical health.
Any patient would be lucky to have Nicole aid them.
Written on Sep 14, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I was apprehensive at first but Nicole took the time to show me she is willing to build that bond so we can work together for my wellbeing. I've felt so lost and lonely for a long time but Nicole is like a shining light that pierces all of that. Honestly, I am blessed to have her in my life at this time.
Written on Aug 19, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
She is very helpful and kind, always listens to me and tries to help me figure out how to solve my own issues.
Written on Jul 31, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and sleeping disorders
She is excellent, she is helping me through a transitional part of my life.
Written on Jul 28, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Nicole has been incredible ever since we started working together around 3 months ago. Before speaking to her each week, I didn’t understand what was happening with myself or my thoughts, or why I was responding to situations with such negativity. I didn’t know how to deal with certain aspects of my life or the people in it.
Nicole has been fantastic at helping me get to the route of every problem I’ve brought forward and can happily say my progress over the last 3 months has been exceptional. I look forward to our session every Saturday as I know that at the end of each one, I leave with more answers, less anxiety and way more clarity.
I look forward to making more progress each week I work with Nicole.
Written on Jul 24, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
I'm currently going through one of the worst times of my life and Nicole has been extremely kind patient understanding and supportive. I really couldn't have made it this far without her. Would definitely recommend her to anyone and everyone!
Written on Jul 06, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders
I am very grateful for the support Nicola has offered me. Within a really short amount of time she not only understood my concerns and needs but was able to offer very helpful and insightful advice and support. Nicola is very professional and equally warm and caring, which made me feel safe, understood and supported at a time when I felt very vulnerable.
Thank you so much!
Written on May 13, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
Nicole is great, she’s a lovely person and very easy to talk to. From the first chat I had with her she helped me so much. Thank you for your patience! I highly recommend using betterhelp too as it’s such a great easy software to use and it consists of great ways for there to be communication between you and your counsellor. Thanks so much!
Written on May 08, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
I strongly recommend Nicole so far. She offers just the right amount of suggestive support and offers the ability to help me to look within for answers.
Written on May 08, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Very helpful!
Written on May 07, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Nicole helped me A LOT from our very first phone call. She gave me tangible tools and coping mechanisms and they’re working!
Written on May 06, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
So far I have found my sessions with Nicole very helpful and informational. She has been very kind and supportive, I haven't felt uncomfortable or pressured at all and she is very good at understanding my concerns. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for therapy.
Written on May 06, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and self esteem
In early sessions I have been able to share with Nicole my experiences with coaching and self dev, and from there focus on the most difficult issue for me: dating and attraction. She has given me reading material and videos to offer perspective. I look forward to working more with her!
Written on May 03, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I'm super impressed with how Nicole was able to jump right into a supportive, therapeutic relationship with me. Not much in the way of backstory, and all our interactions have been online, yet it feels like she gets me. In 3 weeks, she's already helped me gain new perspectives on my current troubles, and helped me completely re-frame my thinking towards them. She's kind of a rock star. Thanks so much Nicole!
Written on Apr 27, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Nicole Garza is an amazing counselor and a warm and friendly person making it easy for me to open up and share.
Written on Apr 25, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
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