Online in Massachusetts, Texas
(Online Only)
Some might describe me as mature or wise. I have a colorful history full of life experiences and I have the ability to connect with people on their level, whatever their experiences may be. I love to empower people, especially women. I know life can be overwhelming, and I have techniques to help people create and utilize coping skills that will work for them. Some people just need to be heard, and I am an excellent listener.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior
Demographic Expertise: Christian, Hispanic / Latino, LGBTQ+, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Adlerian
- Behavioral
- Biopsychosocial
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Existential/Humanistic
- Feminist
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychoeducational
- Reality
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Education & Credentials
Tina Nickels MS, LPC
- Female
- License # 82061
- Licensed in TX
- Practicing Since 2019
Education: BS in Sociology in 2005, from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas
MS in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University, Phoenix ,Arizona
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 100
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- I will work with anyone who is serious about making changes and getting better. I am flexible on my rates.
- Accepts Insurance
- Aetna, Cigna, Oxford, United Health Care, Oscar, Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Texas
Tina Nickels Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Massachusetts, Texas
I use a blend of therapeutic styles, depending on what will be most effective for the person I am treating.
My main approach to clients is Person-centered. That means I listen to the client and let them drive the conversation. If this style fits the client, we will be working together to formulate goals and identify the steps to achieve them. This is good for those who are already in touch with their thoughts and feelings. Person-centered therapy is based on the idea that we have our own solutions within us. My job is to listen without judgement or criticism. My naturally compassionate approach works well here.
I also utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, which examine a person's thoughts and feelings and how those affect our behavior. Our thoughts are the result of our core beliefs, and our core beliefs are often developed in childhood. If we were given faulty messages, our core beliefs about ourselves and the world could be flawed, if not down - right wrong. Faulty messages can come from ou