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Nicole Waters, LMFT

Nicole Waters, LMFT

Psychotherapist
CA
Hi there, I'm Nicole! Hello! My name is Nicole Waters. I currently hold a Psy.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy and am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I also earned my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University. My approach to therapy involves gaining a deep understanding of clients through empathy, clinical tools, and evaluations. Using these techniques and building the therapeutic relationship helps interventions take hold. I use CBT techniques, including assignments to work on outside of therapy sessions, to generalize the interventions into everyday life. My objective is to support clients in understanding how their thoughts can interfere with many aspects of their lives and to teach them how to address this both inside and outside of the therapy room, leaving clients with the tools to handle difficult aspects of life in the future. I aim to help clients with their difficulties in a brief manner, allowing them to learn the tools and begin applying them to their lives as soon as possible. My approach My treatment encourages examination of thought processes using CBT techniques to help clients identify the ways in which their thoughts may be helpful or unhelpful in different situations and relationships. I also believe in a systemic underlying theory-that we learn and understand ourselves through the relationships we have with others, including the therapeutic relationship. My focus I provide individual therapy for adults only at this time. Typically, I have worked with depression, anxiety, grief, life stage transitions, and relationship difficulties. I feel most comfortable working with individuals who have insight and motivation to make changes in their lives. My communication style My communication style is a combination of empathy, directness, and humor. In my experience, clients typically feel very understood and at ease in sessions.
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Overall rating

4.67

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Nicole Waters

Focus areas

Anxiety
Relationship Struggles
Depression
Stress
Mood Disorders
Stress Management

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Positive Psychology

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Nicole Waters

Hi there, I'm Nicole! Hello! My name is Nicole Waters. I currently hold a Psy.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy and am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I also earned my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University. My approach to therapy involves gaining a deep understanding of clients through empathy, clinical tools, and evaluations. Using these techniques and building the therapeutic relationship helps interventions take hold. I use CBT techniques, including assignments to work on outside of therapy sessions, to generalize the interventions into everyday life. My objective is to support clients in understanding how their thoughts can interfere with many aspects of their lives and to teach them how to address this both inside and outside of the therapy room, leaving clients with the tools to handle difficult aspects of life in the future. I aim to help clients with their difficulties in a brief manner, allowing them to learn the tools and begin applying them to their lives as soon as possible. My approach My treatment encourages examination of thought processes using CBT techniques to help clients identify the ways in which their thoughts may be helpful or unhelpful in different situations and relationships. I also believe in a systemic underlying theory-that we learn and understand ourselves through the relationships we have with others, including the therapeutic relationship. My focus I provide individual therapy for adults only at this time. Typically, I have worked with depression, anxiety, grief, life stage transitions, and relationship difficulties. I feel most comfortable working with individuals who have insight and motivation to make changes in their lives. My communication style My communication style is a combination of empathy, directness, and humor. In my experience, clients typically feel very understood and at ease in sessions.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings
Panic Attack
Psychotherapy
Stress
Therapy
Anxiety
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Alliant International University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1326343302

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.67
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Nicole is amazing! I highly recommend her!
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Nicole Waters frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Nicole Waters on their profile.

What languages does Nicole Waters speak?

Nicole Waters speaks English.

How do patients rate Nicole Waters in reviews?

3 patients have reviewed Nicole Waters. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.67/5. 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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