Nicole Saunders
Practical, respectful care for life’s hard moments
LMHC Florida
- Experience
- 21 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Nicole
Nicole Saunders is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and trauma. She writes short, practical plans with each person and focuses on real changes that fit daily life.
Background and approach
Nicole uses clear, respectful language and aims to make the first step feel manageable. She brings 21 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns.
That background includes addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, ADHD, and caregiving stress. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, adoption or foster care questions, attachment issues, and the fallout of domestic violence or separation.
Nicole adapts her approach to each person. She draws on Gottman Method ideas for relationship patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and action, and attachment-based work to understand early relationship dynamics.
She also uses client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral tools to address thoughts and habits that get in the way. Her sessions are straightforward and focused on what the client wants to change.
Nicole offers later evening hours on weekdays and some weekend times to fit busy schedules. She asks new clients to complete an additional informed consent form before the first session so everyone starts with clear expectations.
Nicole holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, LMHC. She practices from Florida and speaks English.
Her style is calm, practical, and respectful as she helps people find ways to cope and move forward.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Nicole uses the Gottman Method ideas to look at relationship patterns and communication habits, helping people notice repeating cycles and practice small, specific changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking concrete steps toward those values even when hard feelings are present. Attachment-based work explores early relationship experiences to understand how they shape current trust and closeness issues.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and life situation. This means plans can shift over time as progress is made or new needs appear.
Online formats make this flexibility practical. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and exercises for communication work. Phone sessions can be easier when a shorter check-in is needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging let people share thoughts between sessions or fit therapy into a busy day. These options help people access therapy from different locations and schedules while keeping the focus on clear goals and steady progress.
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Experience
21+ years
Licensed in
Florida, Washington
Languages
English