Nicole Watts, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Nicole Watts

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Behavioral Problems

Childhood Trauma

Anger Management

Bipolar Disorder

Work-Related Counseling

Anxiety

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Culturally Sensitive

Coaching

Dance/Movement Therapy

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Nicole Watts

Hi there, I'm Nicole! Nicole Danielle Watts, LCSW, is an intuitive creative, a public servant, and a compassionate visionary with over 30 years of clinical social work experience. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland at College Park and her Master of Social Work degree from Howard University in Washington, DC. She was credentialed as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in 2000. Nicole has provided mental health treatment services in a myriad of settings. Her clinical work with youth, adults, couples, and families has spanned over three decades. My approach Nicole’s approach to clinical work is grounded heavily in Cognitive Behavioral Theory. She prioritizes mastering the relationship between thought, emotion, and action. Active listening, mindfulness, collaboration, harmony, and progressive intimacy are some of the core principles that inform her work. My focus Nicole’s most unique assets include her incomparable ability to facilitate a harmonious and growth-promoting environment for healing and recovery and to employ compassion and understanding in a manner that further benefits her introspective and humanistic focus on wellness. Nicole is a natural leader who rejoices in the uniqueness of her clients. She has an extraordinary level of cultural sensitivity and has experience working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and in a variety of settings. My communication style Nicole creates an empowering and client-centered environment for healing and recovery. She is exceptionally non-judgmental and easy to talk to. My journey to therapy Nicole decided to become a mental health provider while in her senior year of high school. She has always been fascinated by human behavior and socialization. Throughout her development, Nicole has nurtured an intrinsic empathy and passion for helping others find peace within themselves.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

Howard University, Master's in Social Work
University of Maryland (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1225193089

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What practice does Nicole Watts work with?

Nicole Watts works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Nicole Watts?

Nicole Watts frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Nicole Watts on their profile.