Nicole Saunders, LMHC
Experienced LMHC supporting healing and growth
- 21 years experience
- Evening and weekend hours
- Florida-based LMHC
About Nicole Saunders
Nicole Saunders is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with more than 21 years working in the mental health field. She is licensed in both Florida and Washington and brings long-term clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and the challenges that can follow military transition. Nicole combines respect, sensitivity, and compassion with a practical focus on tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique circumstances and goals.
Her approach centers on meeting clients where they are and creating a plan that fits individual needs, whether the focus is improving relationships, addressing grief, coping with life changes, or managing mood and addictive behaviors. She makes clear that taking the first step toward a more satisfying life requires courage and offers steady support throughout that process. Nicole maintains later evening weekday hours and varying weekend availability to increase access for clients with busy schedules. Prospective clients should note that she requires completion of an additional informed consent form prior to the first session. The LMHC credential indicates she is a licensed mental health counselor qualified to provide professional therapy services.
Her approach centers on meeting clients where they are and creating a plan that fits individual needs, whether the focus is improving relationships, addressing grief, coping with life changes, or managing mood and addictive behaviors. She makes clear that taking the first step toward a more satisfying life requires courage and offers steady support throughout that process. Nicole maintains later evening weekday hours and varying weekend availability to increase access for clients with busy schedules. Prospective clients should note that she requires completion of an additional informed consent form prior to the first session. The LMHC credential indicates she is a licensed mental health counselor qualified to provide professional therapy services.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
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 shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic 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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Nicole Saunders have?
Nicole Saunders has 21 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Nicole Saunders a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details are FL LMHC MH15669 and WA LMHC LH 61546042.
In which languages does Nicole Saunders provide therapy?
Nicole Saunders provides therapy in English.
Where is Nicole Saunders located?
Nicole Saunders is located in Florida.
How can I work with Nicole Saunders as my therapist?
You can work with Nicole Saunders through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Nicole Saunders work with international clients?
Nicole Saunders does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Nicole Saunders 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your 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.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Nicole Saunders integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful actions - it often helps with anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding patterns that developed in early relationships and how those patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. This approach can be useful for relationship concerns, abandonment issues, and healing from early relational wounds.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to recognize and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and support better daily functioning. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Nicole works with each person to explore which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals can deliver these modalities effectively online, and Nicole offers them via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and greater access for people with varied schedules and locations.