- CBT techniques
- ACT mindfulness work
- Gottman informed methods
About Nikkia
Nikkia Matthews is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 11 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and issues such as trauma, grief, and addictions. She also works with concerns around self-esteem, intimacy, parenting and career changes. Sessions are conducted in English.
Her approach is practical and skills-oriented. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy and elements of the Gottman Method. That means she often helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new responses, and clarify what matters most to them. Sessions also cover real-life skills for coping with stress and managing strong emotions.
Nikkia often helps people untangle relationship patterns that come from family of origin, attachment, abandonment or codependency. She addresses blended family issues and parenting concerns by looking at routines, roles and communication. She also supports people dealing with divorce, separation and the loyalty conflicts that can follow significant relationship shifts.
Her work includes practical coaching around life transitions, career decisions, and rebuilding after loss. She uses structured techniques and conversation to set small goals and track progress. For people with ADHD or compassion fatigue, sessions aim to create manageable strategies rather than broad theory.
To begin the process, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take small steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with changes in behavior; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping strategies. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) targets patterns in close relationships and helps people notice and reshape emotional responses that drive conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting plans over time rather than committing to one single method up front.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as those details are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people choose audiovisual or audio-only interactions depending on comfort and bandwidth. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to practice skills, review homework, and run focused exercises that translate to day-to-day life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended households?
She lists blended family issues among her focus areas and helps people with merging routines, role confusion, and communication problems in stephouseholds.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style blends structured techniques with client-centered conversation. She uses practical exercises, thought work, and goal setting during sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience working with stress, anxiety, relationship and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a session?
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.