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Nichola Smith, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Nichola is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Nichola. View 36 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Georgia and New Jersey

Recent reviews

Amazing

Reviewed February 2024

I blinked and we've worked together for 3 years! I have had so many improvements and lifestyle developments. I was truly stuck in dysfunction that our work has methodically shed. We had a really cool breakthrough in communication recently! Each of us were trying to discuss a situation and both framed it with different theories. I most appreciate that I understood both and could process from more than one angle. She's so gentle in her abilities!

Reviewed November 2023

More about Nichola

  • 15 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

Hello!

I am a professional counselor licensed in Georgia with over 15 years of experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship issues, family and interpersonal conflict, self-esteem issues, parenting problems, and career challenges. I have also helped many people who have experienced trauma or emotional abuse and grief and loss.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I do not judge. My integrative approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and person-centered approaches. I will tailor our sessions to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Depression LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Nichola Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255866067.

  • LPC · Georgia · LPC010715 · Expires September 2026
  • LPC · New Jersey · 37PC00934900 · Expires November 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Nichola Smith

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

36 reviews

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Amazing

Reviewed February 2024

I blinked and we've worked together for 3 years! I have had so many improvements and lifestyle developments. I was truly stuck in dysfunction that our work has methodically shed. We had a really cool breakthrough in communication recently! Each of us were trying to discuss a situation and both framed it with different theories. I most appreciate that I understood both and could process from more than one angle. She's so gentle in her abilities!

Reviewed November 2023

It has been a very positive experience.

Reviewed September 2023

Nichola has been very helpful and supportive! She is honest but also very empathetic!

Reviewed July 2023

Absolutely fantastic, I am so optimistic that these sessions will lead me to a better life!!

Reviewed May 2023

Finding a Good therapist is important ! and I have found Ms Nichola who understands and listens and gives awesome advice to help me deal with life after losing a person so dear to my heart ❤️Thank you for helping me during one of the most difficult times n my life ❤️

Reviewed November 2022

She listens and provides a judgement free zone

Reviewed November 2022

Nicola Smith has been nothing sort of amazing, attentive, understanding and comforting. I thank you so much for all your help and assistance in this process of self healing and growth. I thank you for the tools you have given me to be able to pause and evaluate situations versus having an impulsive reaction and to just have the ability/ platform to vent and have someone help me understand myself better.

Reviewed September 2022

Amazing! She has been on a journey with me for 2 years and I jst thank her so much!

Reviewed September 2022

She is easy to talk to and helped me sort through my thoughts. We focused on solutions, instead of problems. Our conversations empowered me to make the changes I knew needed to be made for me to live my life the way I want to.

Reviewed September 2022

I’ve enjoyed working with her so far.

Reviewed August 2022

She listens, she understands, then she helps me work through my problem. I appreciate how she asks for information patiently before starting the work. I am thriving with her on my care team! I have truly come a long way since I started working with her.

Reviewed August 2022

We are only two sessions in but I have been really enjoying so far

Reviewed July 2022

I just started with Ms Nichola but I believe she is helping me see things different and handle my issues differently I think she is great at her job and I look forward to learning and healing more ❣️❣️

Reviewed June 2022

Nichola Smith is patient, empathetic, and insightful. I appreciate reflecting on the progress we've made.

Reviewed April 2022

Nichola is very supportive. She allows you to share and gives you helpful ways to handle whatever you are going through. This is my first time in therapy and she has made it a great experience.

Reviewed March 2022

Nichola is amazing. I have felt listened to, empowered, and understood during our calls and that’s really important to me. Very grateful for her!

Reviewed February 2022

Nicola, has been wonderful. She has listened, encouraged and provided very helpful tools and feedback. She has made a positive impact in my life. Her compassion to help her clients and understanding is apparent in every interaction with her. I highly recommend her and her professionalism.

Reviewed February 2022

Nichola is patient and practical and focuses on inner strengths and personal needs...it's only a few sessions in, and she has been so helpful to me. Her approach is very conducive to someone like me who's shy and anxious. She challenges my thinking without dismissing how I feel, and she focuses on specific issues rather than getting caught up in things already worked-through. I recommend her wholeheartedly.

Reviewed January 2022

Aside from a very short-lived relationship with therapy in my teenage years, I hadn’t had much experience with therapy until recently. Starting a journey with therapy can seem confusing and overwhelming for many, but mine was a smooth and safe transition with Nichola. Over these past few months, Nichola has supported and helped me through many different, major obstacles in my professional and personal life. Thanks to her, and our homeworks, I am in a much better place now. I would recommend Nichola in a heartbeat, as I have already for some friends and past colleagues. Nichola is amazing at what she does.

Reviewed January 2022

Nichola is a great listener and taps on my problems the right way. She is able to break down my issues in ways I haven’t been able to see. I value her insights and patience to help me see what I’m unable to see. Thank you Nichola for your kind words and great insights

Reviewed November 2021

Nichola has always made me feel safe and protected. She offers me guidance and I feel she has helped me tremendously. I look forward to our sessions.

Reviewed November 2021

Our sessions have been extremely helpful and Nichola has been wonderful.

Reviewed November 2021

Nichola is an amazing person and an incredible counselor. She’s like having a personal cheerleader in your pocket all the time cheering you on!

Reviewed November 2021

Nichola was a great therapist she helped me get through a lot.

Reviewed November 2021

I enjoyed speaking with Nichola. She demonstrated understanding in my situation and provided empathy and validated my feelings. I look forward to continuing to work with her.

Reviewed August 2021

This was my first time back in therapy in many years and I loved it! From our first session, I learned something and have continued to practice it. I love how genuine Nichola is, how she mentions how she resonates with what I'm going through and shares some of her own stories/struggles. Nichola offered insightful comments, asked me questions I had never even considered, and never made me feel like I had to say the right things. From our time together, I've learned more about myself, grown in my own self-worth, and been reminded to show myself grace. Thank you, Nichola!

Reviewed April 2021

Nichola has been wonderful and has helped me through a challenging time.

Reviewed January 2021

Nichola is one of the best therapist I've ever had. She is warm and compassionate and she has helped guide me through a lot of difficult transitions in my life. She is an incredible listener and gives honest feedback to the challenges that I am facing. I appreciate her bubbly, warm personality. She is incredibly professional, but she is also approachable, which makes it so much easier to connect with her and get into deep personal issues. I give her my highest, most glowing, appreciative recommendation to anyone who needs support and compassion.

Reviewed November 2020

Nichola is Awesome!!

Reviewed November 2020

Nichola really made this process easy for me. She was always understanding and opened to hearing me out. Our communication felt open and welcoming!

Reviewed November 2020

Nichola Smith is the only therapist I’ve seen that works for me! She’s very open and relatable to her patients and while we talk about serious topics we also have a good laugh!

Reviewed September 2020

Nichola is extremely personable but also professional. She is more than willing and able to address anything and everything I need but also she sees is needed. I like that sessions go where they need to but we’re also tackling the issues. I’m a very direct person and I like that whether she is or not she’s been that way with me. She’s amazing! I’m not crazy about the Better Help app or system but I’m 100% only staying because of her. This model fits my needs best and I’m grateful she’s been very accommodating.

Reviewed July 2020

Nichola is amazing! She's so easy to talk to and more importantly she listens and offers thought provoking solutions and scenarios. I enjoy our conversations and find them very helpful. She always gives me 'homework', things to think about and then we go over them in our next session. I really like her approach and respect her expertise and advice.

Reviewed July 2020

Its been fantastic so far. Thank you

Reviewed July 2020

Nichola is one of the best therapists I ever had. She listen to everything I have to say and challenge me ton think different kind of ways.

Reviewed June 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Nichola Smith offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Nichola Smith works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Nichola Smith speak?

Nichola Smith speaks English.

How many years of experience does Nichola Smith have?

Nichola Smith has 15 years of experience.

Where is Nichola Smith licensed to practice?

Nichola Smith is licensed to practice in Georgia and New Jersey.

Does Nichola Smith accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Nichola Smith does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Nichola Smith offer?

Nichola Smith offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Nichola Smith?

Nichola Smith can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Nichola Smith?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.