Nicole Garza, LCSW - Therapist in North Carolina

Anger management skills
Cognitive behavioral work
Attachment focus

About Nicole

Nicole Garza is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 13 years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, and anger. She also supports people facing career strain, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue.

Nicole is a military veteran and has practiced in several states. That background means she has seen a wide range of life situations and transitions. In sessions she focuses on building a strong working relationship so people can be honest about what is happening and what they want to change.

Her approach draws on evidence-informed tools like cognitive behavioral strategies and dialectical behavior techniques to address thinking patterns and emotional regulation. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles to help people clarify values and commit to small, doable actions.

Attachment-based ideas and client-centered methods shape how she explores relationship patterns and personal history. Nicole names family systems and psychodynamic concepts as foundational to understanding repeated behaviors and relational dynamics.

Work in therapy moves from identifying goals to tracking progress over time. She emphasizes practical skills alongside discussion, so sessions include both problem-solving and reflection. The overall aim is to reduce destructive patterns and increase more workable ways of handling anger, resentment, and daily stressors.

Therapeutic approaches used and how online sessions work

Nicole uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize unhelpful thought patterns and test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT is often used for anger tied to negative assumptions, work stress, anxiety, or low mood and focuses on clear exercises and behavior changes.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT tools are practical for managing intense reactions, reducing impulsive responses, and improving conflict conversations.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit best based on their goals, life context, and preferences. That may mean trying a skills-based focus for several weeks, then moving to deeper attachment or family-pattern work if needed.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people use video or audio options depending on bandwidth or comfort. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and skills practice to an online format so everyday skills translate into real-life changes.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityControl issues Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame Infidelity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger-related problems does she help with?

She works with issues like losing temper with close people, built-up resentment, frustration at work, and coping with someone else’s anger.

What is her general approach in sessions?

Sessions combine practical skills and conversation. She uses tools from CBT, DBT, and ACT alongside attachment ideas to change patterns and manage strong emotions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 13 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, addiction, mood disorders, and relationship issues.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds an LCSW credential and practices in North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered to international clients as noted. Sessions are conducted in English.

Which session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.