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Nikkia Matthews , LMSW
Therapist in Michigan
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About Nikkia
Nikkia works with symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other trauma-related concerns while helping clients develop life skills to manage transitions and everyday stressors. Her approach is hands-on and integrative, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns, family systems ideas to examine relational patterns, and strength-based and solution-focused methods to build resilience. She also incorporates expressive art and music-inspired techniques when appropriate to support meaningful insight and healing.
Nikkia encourages clients to face and reconcile difficult experiences and to resolve conflict with important people in their lives. She frames therapy as a process of learning and growth that fosters new thinking and behaviors over time. As a therapist, she aims to walk alongside clients through challenges and changes until they feel ready to move forward on their own.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Nikkia Matthews draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and client-centered approaches to guide online work. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress and teaches practical skills to test and shift those patterns. ACT helps clients accept difficult emotions while clarifying personal values and taking small, committed steps toward meaningful goals, which can be useful for life transitions and chronic worry. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to help individuals build self-understanding, strengthen self-esteem, and repair relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nikkia collaborates with each person to assess their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.
Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer practical flexibility for people balancing school, work, parenting, or caregiving. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, attend sessions from different locations, and choose the communication style that feels most manageable. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt tools and exercises to work well across these formats, helping clients access support in ways that fit their daily lives.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Nikkia Matthews have?
Nikkia Matthews has 11 years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Nikkia Matthews a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. License details: MI LMSW 6801094610.
In which languages does Nikkia Matthews provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Nikkia Matthews located?
She is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Nikkia Matthews as my therapist?
She offers therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does Nikkia Matthews work with international clients?
Nikkia Matthews does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Nikkia Matthews cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
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Experience
11+ years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English
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