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Nikki Goins, LCSW

Practical, evidence-based therapy for anxiety and stress

4 years in practice · based in Florida · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Nikki

Nikki Goins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on practical, evidence-based care for anxiety, stress, and related concerns. She uses straightforward tools so people can manage symptoms and feel more confident day to day. She offers a collaborative style that centers the person's strengths.

Sessions aim to build simple skills for handling mood shifts, emotional regulation, and impulsive reactions. Nikki helps people break problems into manageable steps and practice new ways of coping.

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Background and approach

Her clinical work often addresses depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, anger, and patterns of codependency. She also supports people struggling with substance use, obsessive or compulsive behaviors, phobias, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. The focus is on practical strategies and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Nikki uses a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy tools. These approaches are applied flexibly to match each person’s needs and goals. Sessions usually include skill-building, goal setting, and discussion of what’s working or needs to change.

She earned a Master’s degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and has been in clinical practice since 2022. Nikki practices in Florida and speaks English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. It helps with anxiety, phobias, obsessive thoughts, and low mood by teaching practical steps to change thinking and behavior.

DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. It supports people who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, or repeated conflicts by giving concrete tools to manage reactions and communicate more clearly.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy looks at current strengths and small steps that move someone toward their goals. It’s helpful when you want targeted changes and clear, measurable progress over a shorter period.

Choosing the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that match what matters most to the client. Adjustments are made as progress is tracked so the plan stays focused on real needs.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options when booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote work so people keep making steady gains without rearranging their whole schedule.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and relationship strain, plus additional areas like phobias, OCD symptoms, substance use, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and practical, using evidence-based techniques to teach skills, set goals, and change patterns over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical practice experience, beginning in 2022 and working with adolescents and adults on mental health and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licenses in New Mexico and Texas and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do session costs and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Florida, Texas, New Mexico
Languages
English

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