Nikki Messer, LCSW — Therapist in Florida

Hi there, I'm Nikki!

At the heart of my practice, my goal is to help you experience healing and growth as you regain a life worth living.

My focus

I support adults and teens living with the challenges of anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, past trauma, and life transitions.

My approach

My approach is person-centered; therefore, your individual needs and goals are used to determine my therapeutic interventions. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

My communication style

My style prioritizes safety and compassion while improving your emotional well-being, exploring relationship dynamics, and coping with adjustments. Together, we will challenge automatic thoughts and reactions and identify patterns to build awareness in the way you think, feel, and act.

Our first session

During our first session, I hope to learn what brought you to therapy, and not just the recent stuff. I will gather a brief history as we discover what has led up to you seeking therapy at this particular moment. Don't be shy to ask me questions either. Remember, you are looking for the best match for you!

I identify as...

Female
Asian, Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

HIV/AIDS

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

Queer

Racial Justice

Single Mother

Transgender

Vegan

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Optum
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from The University of Georgia.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Nikki Messer