Nicole Flores, LMSW

Nicole Flores is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and related concerns. She has 20 years of experience and focuses on building a calm, open space where someone can talk about what feels hard right now.

She often supports people coping with grief, low self-esteem, depression, mood swings, sleep problems, and attention challenges. Nicole also works with concerns related to body image, adoption and foster care histories, and reactions after traumatic events. She includes LGBT issues, eating and anger concerns, and panic or obsessive thoughts among areas she addresses.

Nicole uses straightforward, person-focused approaches. Sessions center on what the person needs in the moment, with practical steps to reduce distress and build new skills. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and on mindfulness to calm strong emotions.

For trauma-related work she incorporates trauma-focused methods to help process difficult memories at a pace that feels tolerable. Solution-focused ideas are used when someone wants short-term, goal-oriented change. Nicole aims to help each person set realistic next steps they can try between meetings.

She practices in Michigan and offers services in English. Nicole encourages people to take a first step when they feel ready and to use therapy as a place to try small changes that add up over time.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Nicole uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the person's priorities and pace, creating space to talk about feelings and decisions without judgment. This approach helps when someone needs a listening ear and support to clarify what matters most.

She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps identify and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is often useful for anxiety, mood concerns, panic attacks, and managing sleep or concentration difficulties.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with the person to test techniques and agree what feels helpful. Goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands guide which methods are used and how quickly the work moves forward.

If you are considering online work, confirm the session options before booking so they match your needs. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about what schedule and session rhythm would fit your life.