Nicole O'malia-Guessford, LCSW — Therapist in Virginia

Hi there, I'm Nicole!

I work with clients using a holistic and integrative approach. My core principles are compassion, collaboration, and transparency, and I believe in focusing on your strengths as we work together toward healing.

My focus

I work with adults and adolescents facing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, women's issues, work stress, chronic health issues, work/life balance stressors, life transitions, and relationship issues.

My approach

I use a compassion and strengths-based approach, working collaboratively to create a safe and nurturing environment for healing. My focus is holistic, addressing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects. I believe the ability to heal is within you, and my role is to support your personal growth and help you create a life worth living.

My communication style

I offer a safe and accepting space to express thoughts and feelings you might not feel comfortable sharing elsewhere. You can expect a caring, nurturing environment where we communicate compassionately, honestly, and empathically as we navigate your experiences together.

My journey to mental healthcare

Life transitions, whether large or small, can bring feelings of depression, anxiety, and loss. Navigating these challenges can feel overwhelming. What drives me is witnessing clients thrive and make choices that break old patterns, creating more satisfying life outcomes.

My goals for you

I work collaboratively with you to create attainable goals that build self-actualization and confidence, promote personal growth, and help you create a life worth living.

Our first session

I offer a safe and accepting space to share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. You'll have a warm and nurturing environment to tell your story so we can begin creating your path to healing together.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Attachment-based

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 8 more

Focus populations

Educators

Immune-Disorders

Single Mother

+ 3 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

United Medical Resources (UMR)
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

+ 39 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Clinical Social Work from Bryn Mawr College.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Nicole O'malia-Guessford