Nicole Erickson, MSW

Nicole Erickson, MSW

Psychotherapist
650 Trade Ctr Way, Portage, MI
Nicole Erickson, LCSW, supports individuals and families in Michigan who are navigating lifes most difficult moments with empathy, insight, and evidence-based care. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing therapy that is both collaborative and deeply personalized. Nicole helps clients facing a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, childhood behavior concerns, and relationship struggles. Whether working with a teen facing school avoidance or an adult moving through a major life transition, Nicole helps clients develop tools for growth, healing, and resilience. Nicole is especially passionate about working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues in children and teens. She understands the impact early experiences and stressors can have on development, relationships, and emotional health. Nicole brings a calm, grounded presence to her work, helping families and young people process painful experiences, improve emotional regulation, and build healthy coping strategies. Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and parent-child interaction techniques to create lasting, positive change for children and the adults who care for them. In addition to her work with trauma and mood disorders, Nicole has extensive experience supporting those coping with school avoidance, grief, substance use, postpartum depression, and chronic health conditions. She serves a broad range of populations, including individuals from the LGBTQ+ community, first responders, military personnel, and those impacted by adoption or foster care. Her interventions include CBT for insomnia, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), family therapy, and faith-based treatment when desired. Nicole tailors her clinical approach to reflect each clients values, culture, and goals. Outside of her clinical practice, Nicole enjoys staying active and grounded in nature through activities like working out, golfing, practicing archery, and deep-sea fishing. She is deeply devoted to her family”especially her three adult daughters”and finds strength in her faith, personal growth, and advocacy for systems that promote justice and compassion.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Nicole Erickson

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Anxiety
Childhood Trauma
Eating Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Couples Therapy

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Families

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Christian Counseling
Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Structural Family Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Nicole Erickson

Nicole Erickson, LCSW, supports individuals and families in Michigan who are navigating lifes most difficult moments with empathy, insight, and evidence-based care. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing therapy that is both collaborative and deeply personalized. Nicole helps clients facing a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, childhood behavior concerns, and relationship struggles. Whether working with a teen facing school avoidance or an adult moving through a major life transition, Nicole helps clients develop tools for growth, healing, and resilience. Nicole is especially passionate about working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues in children and teens. She understands the impact early experiences and stressors can have on development, relationships, and emotional health. Nicole brings a calm, grounded presence to her work, helping families and young people process painful experiences, improve emotional regulation, and build healthy coping strategies. Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and parent-child interaction techniques to create lasting, positive change for children and the adults who care for them. In addition to her work with trauma and mood disorders, Nicole has extensive experience supporting those coping with school avoidance, grief, substance use, postpartum depression, and chronic health conditions. She serves a broad range of populations, including individuals from the LGBTQ+ community, first responders, military personnel, and those impacted by adoption or foster care. Her interventions include CBT for insomnia, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), family therapy, and faith-based treatment when desired. Nicole tailors her clinical approach to reflect each clients values, culture, and goals. Outside of her clinical practice, Nicole enjoys staying active and grounded in nature through activities like working out, golfing, practicing archery, and deep-sea fishing. She is deeply devoted to her family”especially her three adult daughters”and finds strength in her faith, personal growth, and advocacy for systems that promote justice and compassion.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Women's Mental Health Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation

Office location

Nicole Erickson, MSW also offers online video visits for patients
LifeStance Health - Michigan
650 Trade Ctr Way, Portage, MI 49002

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Western Michigan University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1265876288

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Nicole Erickson frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Nicole Erickson on their profile.

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Nicole Erickson speaks English.

How do patients rate Nicole Erickson in reviews?

2 patients have reviewed Nicole Erickson. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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