- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Nichole
Dr. Nichole Nava is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, ADHD, and related issues including blended family matters. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use in everyday life.
She combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies. That means conversations begin with what matters most to the person, then move to clear thinking about patterns and small experiments to try between sessions. Dr. Nava aims to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new behaviors, and pick coping skills that fit a busy household.
Her background includes work in social services and education, including roles supervising child protective services and experience as an elementary teacher and school counselor. That history shaped a practical approach to managing family stress, communication breakdowns, and safety concerns. It also informed her attention to issues like abandonment and attachment.
In sessions she uses straightforward tools rather than abstract talk. Expect concrete strategies for communication, boundary setting, and managing anxiety or trauma symptoms. People also work on parenting strain, caregiver stress, and relationship patterns that affect new households.
Dr. Nava supports adults navigating blended family challenges such as merging routines, co-parenting with an ex, and loyalty conflicts. She speaks English and practices in Texas. To begin, follow the site's process to review options and schedule an initial meeting.
How her approaches work for blended household challenges
Client-Centered Therapy starts with the person's priorities. The therapist listens to what is most pressing and follows that lead, which can help when new stepparent roles or co-parenting concerns feel confusing.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test practical alternatives, useful for anxiety, guilt, or recurring family conflict.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps. Sessions set clear, short-term goals and try concrete experiments that can be used between meetings to adjust routines or communication in a blended home.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what is working. Clients help guide which techniques fit their day-to-day life and household constraints.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and reduce travel time. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking since formats are not detailed in the biography. The emphasis is on practical scheduling and making therapy usable alongside work, parenting, and household responsibilities.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, blended family issues, ADHD, grief, and related topics.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is practical and person-focused, mixing client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to identify patterns and try small changes.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of experience and a background in social services and education, including supervisory work in child protective services and roles in schools.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.