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Garland Nichols

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

My name is Garland Nichols and I am a Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Washington, D.C. I have been practicing Clinical Social Work for 3 years, and have 4 years prior experience in Child Welfare and Social Services. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, grief, loss, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, depression, and other unsettling emotions.

My goals when working with clients are to:
1) Create a safe and open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment
2) Assist you with identifying or enhancing coping skills and current supports to promote wellbeing outside of sessions

If you have come seeking help and change, I would be happy to be a part of your process.

Years Experience: 3
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Accepting New Clients: No
Gender: Male
Accepting international clients: No
NPI Number: 1790323293
Credentials: DC LICSW LC200001820
Languages Spoken: English
Licenses: LICSW (District of Columbia) #LC200001820 exp 2028-05-31
List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, LGBT, Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping, Parenting, Anger, Career, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Black therapist, Therapist of color, Male therapist, Gay
Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp
Therapist of color: Yes
Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Garland Nichols

Compassionate clinical social work in D.C.
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Grief and life transitions
  • LGBT and family issues

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About

Garland Nichols is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Washington, D.C. He has three years of experience providing clinical social work services, along with four additional years of prior work in Child Welfare and social services.

He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, motivation and confidence struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and other unsettling emotions. His areas of focus also include coping with life changes, LGBT concerns, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting challenges, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

When meeting with clients, Garland aims to create a safe, open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. He also helps clients identify and strengthen coping skills and existing supports to encourage wellbeing between sessions. As a licensed clinical social worker in D.C., he holds professional credentials that authorize him to provide clinical social work services.

He is available to support individuals who are seeking help and change and is willing to be part of their process.

Location: District of Columbia, United States
Years Experience: 3
Gender: Male
Languages Spoken: English
Therapist of Color: Yes
Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, LGBT, Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping, Parenting, Anger, Career, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Black therapist, Therapist of color, Male therapist, Gay
Ready To Start Your Journey?

Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp
Currently Accepting New Clients: No
Accepting International Clients: No

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: DC LICSW LC200001820
  • NPI Number: 1790323293
  • License: LICSW (District of Columbia) #LC200001820 exp 2028-05-31

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How much experience does Garland Nichols have?

Garland Nichols has three years of experience providing therapy services, plus four years of earlier work in Child Welfare and social services.

Is Garland Nichols a licensed therapist?

Yes. Garland Nichols is a licensed clinical social worker in Washington, D.C., holding the DC LICSW LC200001820 credential.

In which languages does Garland Nichols provide therapy?

Garland Nichols provides therapy in English.

Where is Garland Nichols located?

Garland Nichols is located in District of Columbia.

How can I work with Garland Nichols as my therapist?

You can work with Garland Nichols through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

How much does therapy with Garland Nichols cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like location and Garland Nichols’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward: click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Garland Nichols. Depending on his availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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