Nicole Flores

Supportive Michigan LMSW focused on practical change

LMSW Michigan

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Nicole

Nicole Flores is a licensed social worker in Michigan with 20 years of professional experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem challenges, depression, and a range of mood and behavioral concerns.

Background and approach

She draws on practical, evidence-informed methods to help clients build coping skills, increase motivation, and strengthen self-confidence. Her work also addresses attention challenges such as ADHD, eating and sleeping difficulties, and concerns related to identity and LGBT issues.

Nicole emphasizes creating a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly. She blends client-centered listening with structured techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused approaches to help clients notice patterns, test new skills, and process difficult experiences.

Mindfulness and solution-focused strategies are woven in to support concrete changes and day-to-day coping. With a warm, encouraging presence, Nicole aims to empower clients as they take steps toward greater wellbeing and more satisfying daily functioning.

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Nicole integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused methods alongside client-centered support to address emotional and behavioral challenges. Cognitive behavioral therapy involves identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing concrete strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessions or compulsions. Trauma-focused therapy offers structured ways to process traumatic experiences and reduce their impact on daily functioning, useful for post-traumatic stress, dissociation, and related trauma reactions.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to clarify goals, consider preferences, and try methods that fit the issue at hand, adjusting course as needed so the plan reflects the client’s needs and pace.

Online therapy with Nicole is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to maximize flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and use different formats for skill practice, check-ins, or deeper conversations depending on what works best for the client.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nicole commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, depression, and related mood and behavioral problems including ADHD and eating or sleeping difficulties.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Her style combines empathetic, client-centered listening with structured techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused methods, and trauma-focused therapy to support both insight and practical skill building.

How long has she been practicing?

Nicole brings 20 years of professional experience to her practice, working with people across a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is licensed as an LMSW in Michigan with license number MI LMSW 6801086514 and maintains her practice in that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what formats can sessions take place?

She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Fees vary by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBody imageDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationFamily problemsGuilt and shame Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English