- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About Nicolle
Nicolle Atchison is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Washington with five years of clinical experience. She sees people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and challenges from past trauma or abuse. Nicolle also supports clients facing parenting and family issues, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Nicolle uses a straightforward, collaborative style in sessions. She listens for patterns that keep causing pain and helps clients name the emotions underneath. Conversations focus on what is happening now and practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.
Her approach blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered and solution-focused ideas. That means attention to emotions and the bonds that affect them, together with clear goals and short-term strategies. Mindfulness and existential perspectives also shape how she helps people reflect on meaning and values.
Clients can expect attention to everyday problems like communication difficulties, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, money stress, blended family dynamics, and aging-related concerns. Sessions also cover coaching-style work for career questions and help navigating midlife changes.
Evening and Saturday appointments are available. Nicolle works in English. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, follow the online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How Nicolle’s approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming hard emotions and the patterns that keep people stuck. In online sessions this looks like guided conversations to notice emotion, explore what those feelings mean in relationships, and try new ways of responding. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's perspective and preferences, so the therapist follows your pace and reflections rather than imposing a set plan. Solution-Focused Therapy is goal-oriented and practical, using short-term steps to address specific problems like communication or stress management.Finding the best approach is part of the work and a collaborative decision. Nicolle will talk with each client about their needs, goals, and what feels most useful. Together they choose which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten some meetings for quick check-ins, or reduce travel time. It can also allow people to continue therapy during life transitions while keeping focus on emotions, patterns, and practical steps.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Nicolle works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered and solution-focused approaches, using mindfulness and existential ideas to help people name emotions and set practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Nicolle has five years of experience as a practicing therapist.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in Washington and provides services within that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.