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Nicole Saunders, LMHC

  • Experience21 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Nicole

Nicole Saunders is a licensed mental health counselor who works with adults seeking support for a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties.

Background and approach

With over 21 years of clinical experience and licensure in Florida and Washington, she draws on a broad set of methods to adapt care to each person's situation. Nicole emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while collaborating with clients to shape a plan that fits their goals and life circumstances.

Her approach is flexible and individualized, blending evidence-informed techniques to address issues such as grief, addiction, intimacy challenges, sleep problems, parenting stress, and compassion fatigue. Nicole notes practical scheduling options including later evening hours on weekdays and variable weekend availability.

She asks new clients to complete an informed consent form before the first appointment so the therapeutic agreement is clear from the start. Her work highlights gradual steps toward more satisfying functioning and greater well-being while honoring each person’s capacity for change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access



Nicole often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and mindfulness skills to help people accept uncomfortable feelings while pursuing meaningful goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicole works with clients to explore which methods feel most relevant to their concerns, goals, and personal preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time as needs change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels with technology. These formats make it possible to maintain consistent work on goals from different locations while fitting sessions around evenings or weekend availability.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Nicole works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflicts, grief, addictions, ADHD, and other emotional and behavioral challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines client-centered care with structured approaches like CBT and DBT to match techniques to a client’s needs while maintaining a respectful and compassionate stance.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Nicole brings 21 years of mental health experience to her practice, applying that background to a wide range of presenting concerns and treatment approaches.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with Florida and Washington credentials: FL LMHC MH15669 and WA LMHC LH 61546042, and lists Florida as her practice location.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide several options for engagement.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability; a required informed consent form is completed before the first session.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Florida, Washington

Languages

English

What Nicole can help with

Nicole Saunders works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Nicole works with clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and transitioning out of the military.

How Nicole approaches therapy

Nicole's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Nicole is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, with 21 years of clinical experience.