Garland Nichols , LICSW

Garland Nichols is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Washington, D.C., with three years of experience practicing clinical social work and four additional years working in child welfare and social services. He supports people navigating stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence concerns, depression, and other unsettling emotions, drawing on direct experience with a range of life challenges.

His work centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. He aims to help clients identify and strengthen practical coping skills and to build on existing supports so wellbeing can extend beyond sessions. He welcomes individuals seeking change and is prepared to be part of their process toward greater emotional balance and resilience.

Approaches and online care tailored to your needs

Garland Nichols draws from evidence-informed methods to help clients address specific concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, client-centered style that helps people explore their own reasons for change and build internal motivation to make progress. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on practical steps and existing strengths, helping clients set concrete goals and identify small, achievable changes that lead to better functioning and wellbeing.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Garland works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds to find the most helpful path forward.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area. The format can be adapted to meet different communication styles and practical needs while preserving the core therapeutic work.