- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT methods
- Communication skills
About Nikkia
Nikkia Matthews is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 11 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and major life changes. She also addresses relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting strains, career stress, and ADHD-related challenges.
Her sessions focus on identifying patterns that keep problems repeating and finding concrete steps to change them. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Gottman Method tools. That means she helps people name strong emotions, notice unhelpful thoughts, and practice small behavioral shifts.
Expect straightforward conversations about what is happening now and how it links to past experiences. She also works on life skills such as communication, managing anger, and coping during transitions. Therapy includes both short-term problem solving and longer work when needed.
Her background includes work with trauma, PTSD symptoms, and relationship conflict. She offers practical exercises between sessions to reinforce progress. The tone is direct and goal-oriented while keeping the pace manageable.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How EFT, ACT and CBT inform online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and work with intense emotions and attachment patterns that show up in relationships and personal reactions. It focuses on recognizing feelings and how they shape interactions and choices.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them and clarifying personal values to guide action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. Both ACT and CBT are useful for anxiety, depression, and stress related to life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That discussion can start in the first session and evolve as needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy days. Phone or video can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to keep appointments around work or family commitments. Licensed professionals adapt exercises so they work well in an online setting.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues such as grief, intimacy, self-esteem, parenting and career stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with ACT, Client-Centered Therapy, CBT and Gottman Method tools to help people name feelings and try different behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Master Social Worker.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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