- CBT
- ACT
- Attachment issues
About Nikkia
Nikkia Matthews is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 11 years of experience. She addresses stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, career questions, and ADHD among other areas. She also lists family of origin issues and attachment-related concerns as part of her focus.
Her background includes long-term work with adults facing life changes and relationship strain. She uses several established therapy approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and elements of the Gottman Method. Sessions combine practical skills training with space to talk through current problems and patterns from early family life.
In practice she emphasizes clear, hands-on work. That can mean learning coping skills, building new routines, or practicing different ways of communicating. She also addresses separation, blended family dynamics, fatherhood issues, and problems that stem from how people were treated growing up.
Clients can expect a mix of skill-building and emotion-focused exploration. Therapy often looks at unhelpful habits that repeat across relationships and daily life. From there she supports changes in thinking, behavior, and interaction patterns.
Her approach suits an adult who notices patterns from their family of origin shaping current choices. People wanting concrete tools for stress, communication, or managing grief and loss will find practical focus alongside deeper relational work.
Approaches used and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than get stuck in worry. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and when old family patterns lead to unhelpful coping. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through clear exercises and practice, often helping with anxiety, low mood, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on feelings and how they affect relationships, which can help when attachment patterns from childhood affect connection now.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs and goals. Early sessions typically focus on what matters most, then try practical techniques alongside deeper relational work.
The biography did not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, require less travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. It can also let people use video or phone depending on what helps them engage. Ask about current formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire before your first session.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, and related concerns such as attachment and abandonment.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines hands-on skill building with emotion-focused work. Sessions commonly include practical coping tools and time to talk through patterns from early family life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Michigan and holds the credential MI LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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