Nicole Garza, LCSW
Nicole Garza - LCSW for trauma and recovery
- Trauma informed care
- Veteran experienced clinician
- Couples and family therapy
About Nicole Garza
Nicole Garza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate stress, trauma, addiction, and relationship difficulties. A military veteran, she has worked across several states and brings that breadth of experience to her practice in North Carolina, supporting clients facing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and a range of life adjustments.
Her clinical work encompasses treatment for addictions, domestic violence, abuse, caregiver burnout, divorce, custody concerns, and the emotional toll of caregiving and first responder work. She also addresses concerns related to self-esteem, intimacy, grief, sleeping problems, parenting challenges, and co-occurring conditions like bipolar disorder. Nicole works with clients across the LGBT spectrum and supports those coping with attachment and abandonment issues, body image concerns, guilt and shame, isolation, and family of origin problems.
Trained in multiple evidence-informed approaches, Nicole integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy alongside family systems and psychodynamic ideas to build a therapeutic alliance. She emphasizes a trust-based relationship that creates a foundation for honesty and vulnerability, and she partners with clients to set goals and track progress throughout treatment. Nicole welcomes the decision to seek help and looks forward to working collaboratively toward meaningful change.
Her clinical work encompasses treatment for addictions, domestic violence, abuse, caregiver burnout, divorce, custody concerns, and the emotional toll of caregiving and first responder work. She also addresses concerns related to self-esteem, intimacy, grief, sleeping problems, parenting challenges, and co-occurring conditions like bipolar disorder. Nicole works with clients across the LGBT spectrum and supports those coping with attachment and abandonment issues, body image concerns, guilt and shame, isolation, and family of origin problems.
Trained in multiple evidence-informed approaches, Nicole integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy alongside family systems and psychodynamic ideas to build a therapeutic alliance. She emphasizes a trust-based relationship that creates a foundation for honesty and vulnerability, and she partners with clients to set goals and track progress throughout treatment. Nicole welcomes the decision to seek help and looks forward to working collaboratively toward meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Nicole Garza have?
Nicole Garza has 13 years of experience providing clinical social work and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families.
Is Nicole Garza a licensed therapist?
Yes. Nicole holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are NC LCSW C007548.
In which languages does Nicole Garza provide therapy?
Nicole provides therapy in English.
Where is Nicole Garza located?
Nicole is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Nicole Garza as my therapist?
You can work with Nicole through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Nicole Garza work with international clients?
Yes. Nicole works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Nicole Garza 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 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Nicole Garza
Nicole draws on several evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and patterns that maintain distress. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and intimacy, helping clients understand abandonment, attachment wounds, and family dynamics that affect present relationships. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and coping with crises, which can be useful for emotion regulation, anger, and impulse-related challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Nicole collaborates with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and tailors interventions accordingly, combining techniques from different models when that best serves the person or family. This collaborative process helps determine which methods will be most helpful over time.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or distance constraints and to maintain continuity of care even when circumstances change. Nicole offers these modalities to help clients connect in the way that fits their life and supports steady progress.