Therapist profile
Lilybel Nicholas, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Addictions
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW20256
- NPI1053032607
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Solution-focused goals
About Lilybel
Lilybel Nicholas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with six years of practice. She works with adults who want clearer ways to handle stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, depression, and major life changes. She speaks English and Spanish and uses a direct, practical style in sessions.
Clients meet a clinician who favors collaboration. She helps people set short-term goals and build skills they can try between sessions. That can mean learning new ways to respond when anger flares up, practicing coping tools for anxiety, or making a step-by-step plan to manage substance use and related triggers.
Her approach draws on client-centered work to focus on what matters to each person. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Solution-focused strategies are used for setting concrete goals and tracking progress.
When trauma is part of the picture, she uses trauma-focused methods to address upsetting memories and their everyday effects. Sessions emphasize safety in pacing and grounding skills so clients can practice coping tools without feeling overwhelmed.
Her background in social work supports practical problem solving around relationships, parenting challenges, workplace stress, and money worries. She aims to help people build clearer communication, reduce impulsive reactions, and restore a sense of control over daily life.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's priorities and uses talk-based sessions to clarify goals and preferences. It helps when someone wants a respectful, practical conversation about what matters most and what to try next.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. It often involves short exercises and homework to practice reactions to anger, anxiety, or mood shifts between sessions.
Solution-focused therapy concentrates on setting clear, measurable steps and tracking small wins. That approach can be useful when someone wants quick, actionable strategies for stress, work issues, or impulsive reactions.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to try first and adjust plans based on progress and preferences. Sessions are paced to fit the individual's goals and tolerance for addressing difficult memories or strong emotions.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as they are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or remove travel time. Discussing format options during the matching process helps identify what will work best for scheduling and practical needs.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and related issues such as trauma, parenting, and relationship problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused approaches depending on the client's needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience as an LCSW working with adults on mood, stress, and behavior concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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 your first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.