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“She’s personable, so easy to talk to, flexible with her schedule, her background and experience makes her a wonderful therapist.”
More than 1 year ago
About Nicki Bywater
Focus areas
Adoption Counseling
Depression
Relationship Struggles
Anxiety
Emotional Disturbance
Self Esteem Issues
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Culturally Sensitive
Christian Counseling
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
ChristianEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Nicki Bywater
Hi there, I'm Nicki!
Welcome! I'm Nicki Bywater, LMFT #39487 (CA). I work with adults and older teens. I tailor my approach toward what works best for you! I'd be happy to work with you in online therapy in the near future.
My approach
I am fairly eclectic in my approach utilizing person-centered, CBT, Trauma-focused, family systems, solution, and short-term solution-focused therapy along with DBT and Mindfulness strategies. I am a Christian therapist and utilize my faith when appropriate and requested by patients. I like to include the spiritual aspect in my patient work.
My focus
I enjoy working with all types of ages and genders, both male, female, LGBTQI, and Veterans. I prefer ages 13-Seniors and usually work with individuals and include caregivers when treating minors. I have spent over twenty years treating anxiety, depression, trauma, adoption and foster care, grief and loss, relationship, and gender issues.
My communication style
Often I'm told that I'm easy to talk with, and others find it easy to share personal struggles and concerns. I am conversational and like to mix a variety of listening, talking, reflecting, and processing with patients. I am very serious about the work I do and LOVE to see patients find relief and progress in therapy.
My journey to therapy
I attended grad school and did my internship hours while working full-time jobs. It took me ten years to complete my undergrad and then another three years to do my master's and get licensure hours. I've always felt my maturity in beginning this work in my late 40s allows me to appreciate doing patient work that takes such courage and vulnerability. I am naturally curious about patients' lives and care about their well-being. It is my pleasure and joy to be able to continue working in my late 60s with all sorts of patients. I love the variety, flexibility, challenge, and opportunity to get to know and work with patients and to join them in creating positive changes in their lives.
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Education and background
Practice names
NPI number
1144313651
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She’s personable, so easy to talk to, flexible with her schedule, her background and experience makes her a wonderful therapist.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Nicki Bywater work with?
Nicki Bywater works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.
What are common reasons for patients to see Nicki Bywater?
Nicki Bywater frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Nicki Bywater on their profile.
What languages does Nicki Bywater speak?
Nicki Bywater speaks English.