Nicole Flores , LMSW

Nicole Flores is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) licensed in Michigan with 20 years of professional experience. She has focused much of her practice on supporting teens and adolescents who are coping with stress and anxiety, processing trauma and abuse, and navigating grief and loss. Nicole also works with young people who want help with motivation, self-esteem, and building confidence.

In her work with adolescents she cultivates an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored. She recognizes that seeking change takes courage and approaches each person with encouragement and practical support. Nicole aims to empower adolescents as they take steps toward a more satisfying and resilient life.

Approaches and Support for Online Adolescent Care

Nicole Flores uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where adolescents are encouraged to explore their values and feelings; this approach supports improvements in self-esteem, motivation, and emotional expression.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to teach practical skills for managing anxiety, depressive symptoms, and day-to-day mood challenges. CBT focuses on concrete strategies that can reduce distress and improve functioning.

Trauma-focused therapy helps process the impact of traumatic experiences with trauma-informed techniques and paced approaches that aim to reduce trauma-related symptoms and support recovery from abuse and loss.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Nicole works collaboratively with adolescents and their families to determine which methods best match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists may blend these approaches over time to best support progress.

Online therapy with Nicole can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for school schedules, family responsibilities, and changing routines. Remote sessions make it possible to maintain continuity of care and access support from locations across Michigan.