- Anger management
- Parenting stress
- Blended family issues
About Nicole
Nicole Stutz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut with 14 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with relationship strain, family conflict, parenting stress, anger, and life transitions. Nicole also supports people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and ADHD related challenges.
She frames clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use day to day. Nicole aims to help people notice patterns, try new responses, and reduce the impact of strong emotions on relationships.
Her approach is straightforward and action-oriented. Conversations identify what’s causing repeated arguments or mounting resentment. Together they explore clearer communication, boundary strategies, and ways to calm intense reactions in the moment.
Nicole also helps with the fallout from separation, blended family dynamics, and jealousy. She works with those affected by domestic violence and with people navigating non-monogamous relationships. Young adult issues and parenting during big life changes are included in her work.
In sessions she encourages short, practical experiments between meetings. Progress is measured by what changes in daily life - fewer escalations, better conversations, or clearer routines. To begin she asks about current struggles and what a safer-feeling household or steadier mood would look like.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Nicole uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear skills and real-life practice. One approach emphasizes emotion regulation skills that teach ways to notice rising anger, slow breathing, and pause before responding; this helps reduce heated reactions during conflicts. Another approach centers on communication and problem-solving methods that teach concrete steps for expressing needs and setting boundaries, which can reduce repeated arguments and resentment.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review current struggles, goals, and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. Adjustments happen based on what works in everyday life, with the therapist recommending small exercises to practice between sessions.
Check which session formats Nicole offers before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone or video options can be chosen for practical reasons - less bandwidth, no camera, or a quick call during a work break - so confirm available formats when you schedule.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger tied to relationships, parenting, work stress, and family conflict. Additional concerns include anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and action-focused. Conversations aim to identify patterns, build on strengths, and try specific changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional work experience in clinical social work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Connecticut.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can I have sessions from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to clients within applicable jurisdictions.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.