Jody Nichols, LCSW
Licensed Arkansas LCSW with 35 years experience
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and family
- Trauma and grief
About Jody Nichols
Jody "Nick" Nichols is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 35 years of clinical experience. After serving seven years in the U.S. Air Force at Little Rock Air Force Base, he completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a graduate degree in clinical social work at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock. His LCSW credential indicates he is a licensed social work professional qualified to provide clinical services.
Over the course of his career he has worked in a variety of settings, addressing a broad range of behavioral health concerns and communication challenges. He draws on multiple therapeutic techniques, including Christian counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family therapy, and adapts his approach to meet the needs of each individual, couple, or family. He emphasizes practical insight, goal setting, and the possibility of positive change while respecting each person’s unique background and values.
Outside of practice he enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, bicycling, camping, and outdoor sports, and he often helps his wife with gardening. He and his wife relocated to northwest Arkansas about five years ago and appreciate the region’s outdoor lifestyle. His work supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction concerns, grief, parenting issues, and a wide range of other life adjustments.
Over the course of his career he has worked in a variety of settings, addressing a broad range of behavioral health concerns and communication challenges. He draws on multiple therapeutic techniques, including Christian counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family therapy, and adapts his approach to meet the needs of each individual, couple, or family. He emphasizes practical insight, goal setting, and the possibility of positive change while respecting each person’s unique background and values.
Outside of practice he enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, bicycling, camping, and outdoor sports, and he often helps his wife with gardening. He and his wife relocated to northwest Arkansas about five years ago and appreciate the region’s outdoor lifestyle. His work supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction concerns, grief, parenting issues, and a wide range of other life adjustments.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jody Nichols have?
Jody Nichols has 35 years of experience.
Is Jody Nichols a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LCSW credential. License details: AR LCSW 542-C.
In which languages does Jody Nichols provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Jody Nichols located?
He is located in Arkansas.
How can I work with Jody Nichols as my therapist?
You can work with Jody Nichols through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jody Nichols work with international clients?
Jody Nichols does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jody Nichols cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-informed approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical strategies to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and related challenges. Family therapy focuses on patterns of communication and interaction within families or couples, helping members improve understanding, repair relationships, and solve shared problems.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person or family to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors techniques to fit those priorities. This collaborative stance helps ensure the chosen methods feel relevant and achievable for the individual.
Online sessions allow licensed professionals to offer care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making therapy more flexible and accessible. These options can reduce travel time, accommodate varied schedules, and allow people to engage in treatment from familiar settings while still working closely with a therapist to make meaningful progress.