- CBT
- ACT
- Gottman Method
About Nikkia
Nikkia Matthews is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 11 years of experience. She focuses on helping adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. Her work also addresses relationship and family concerns, parenting strains, addictions, grief, and issues related to identity and intimacy.
Matthews uses clear, practical methods in sessions rather than abstract talk. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and the Gottman Method to help clients notice patterns and try different ways of relating. Conversations often include skill building for coping, communication, and emotion regulation.
She also works with people facing attachment wounds, abandonment concerns, avoidant personality traits, and codependency. Topics like blended family dynamics, fatherhood issues, body image, and forgiveness are part of her caseload. Sessions can focus on immediate problem solving as well as longer-term changes in behavior and relationships.
Clients should expect a practical, hands-on approach that mixes discussion with exercises and real-world homework. Matthews helps clients set small goals and track progress over time. She frames therapy as collaborative work aimed at clearer decision making and steadier daily functioning.
Language of sessions is English and she practices in Michigan. For details about session formats and scheduling, prospective clients are asked to confirm current options before booking.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking action that aligns with what matters most. It helps with anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck by teaching practical steps to move toward chosen goals rather than trying to eliminate every uncomfortable thought.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It uses exercises and homework to test unhelpful thinking and develop new coping skills, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try first based on goals, preferences, and the challenges presented. That choice can change over time as needs shift.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commuting time. They also let people use video or phone depending on what feels workable. Discuss format preferences when scheduling so sessions can be arranged to suit everyday life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, trauma and life transitions among other concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and hands-on, using talk plus exercises and skill building to help clients try different behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience as a licensed clinician working with a range of mood, relationship and adjustment concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
In what language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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