About Nikkia

Nikkia Matthews is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 11 years of clinical experience based in Michigan. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addiction concerns, and ADHD-related challenges. Her manner is direct and compassionate, aimed at practical steps people can use right away.

She prefers short-term, goal-focused work while also making space for deeper healing. Sessions often include skills practice, problem-solving, and checking how new strategies fit into daily life.

Background and approach

Nikkia blends evidence-informed tools with a warm, person-centered style to meet each client where they are. Nikkia uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and build workable habits. She also draws on Emotionally-Focused and Gottman-informed ideas when addressing relationship concerns.

The emphasis is on clear skills, improved communication, and manageable changes rather than long lectures. When trauma or grief are part of the story, she helps people pace their work and build coping skills first. Nikkia supports clients through life changes, career stress, parenting strain, and issues tied to identity and intimacy.

She guides people in setting realistic goals and practicing small, steady steps. Her approach is collaborative. She asks about daily routines, strengths, and what has helped before.

From there she and the client choose practical tools and check progress together so therapy stays useful and focused.

Practical approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and commit to small actions that match what matters most. It focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck and taking steps toward a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on emotional responses and rebuilding stable connection patterns, which can help when relationship issues or intimacy concerns are present.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, experiences, and preferences. That collaborative process includes trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting course as needed so therapy feels relevant and doable.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation and skills practice, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text messaging can fit quick check-ins or support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while maintaining a consistent treatment plan.

Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Nikkia address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family problems, ADHD, trauma and many related issues such as self-esteem and career stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are practical and person-centered, mixing skill-building with supportive conversation. The focus is on small, usable changes people can try between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 11 years of experience providing clinical services in Michigan as a Licensed Master Social Worker.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMSW credential and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are services offered in and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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