Nicole Barksdale LCSW

After our first session together my goal is for you to walk away with a sense of relief from being able to share your concerns in a safe environment, feeling understood and heard, gain a new perspective on your situation, and have a better understanding of what to expect from therapy. I hope that you can walk away with a sense of hope and empowerment, as you begin to develop a plan for working through your challenges with my support.

It's important for me to meet my clients where they are and use the appropriate therapy techniques that suit their unique needs. I often use CBT which is a widely used therapy technique that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to mental health issues. As well as DBT which is a type of CBT that focuses on helping clients regulate emotions and develop coping strategies to manage stress and interpersonal relationships. I also use Solution-focused therapy is another type of therapy that focuses on finding solutions to specific problems and helping clients develop strategies to achieve their goals. By using a combination of these therapy techniques, I can tailor my approach to meet the specific needs of each of my individual clients.

• California, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW79968