Nicole Saunders

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges

LMHC Florida

Experience: 21 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Nicole

Nicole Saunders is a licensed mental health counselor with more than two decades of clinical experience, based in Florida. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses issues such as addiction, grief, intimacy and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career-related stress. Nicole draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

She emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s particular needs. Nicole asks new clients to complete an additional informed consent form before the first session and offers later evening availability on weekdays with variable weekend hours.

Her Florida license (LMHC) and 21 years of experience guide a collaborative style that supports people through practical coping strategies and long-term growth. Nicole encourages taking the courageous first step toward a more fulfilling life and provides flexible scheduling to fit clients’ routines.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Nicole frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she employs to help clients clarify values, accept difficult emotions, and take committed action toward meaningful goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Nicole works collaboratively with clients to find what fits best. She discusses different methods, listens to each person’s preferences and goals, and adjusts the plan as needed so treatment remains responsive and client-centered.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into varied schedules and to continue care during life transitions, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent therapeutic support from remote locations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Nicole address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, grief, intimacy and sleeping problems, ADHD, and career or life changes.

What therapeutic approaches does she use?

Her work draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), selected to match client needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Nicole brings 21 years of mental health experience to her practice, applying that background to support clients through both short-term concerns and longer-term challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed as FL LMHC MH15669 and WA LMHC LH 61546042, currently practicing from Florida.

Is therapy available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preference.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Florida, Washington

Languages

English