About Nicholas
Nicholas Wood is a licensed Master of Social Work who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, and life changes. He also supports those facing caregiver strain and end-of-life issues related to hospice and hospice caregiving. He works with members of the LGBT community and others seeking steady support through difficult transitions.
He keeps sessions straightforward and goal-focused. Nicholas uses cognitive techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
Background and approach
He pairs that with solution-focused work to help people picture a clearer next step and build on what already works for them. Mindfulness practices are part of his sessions too. These are short, practical exercises to help people notice their thoughts and calm intense feelings.
Nicholas offers simple tools that can be used between meetings to manage stress and anxiety. His style is warm and down-to-earth. He aims to make people feel heard and safe enough to talk about hard things.
Sessions are an opportunity to try new ways of coping and to plan small, manageable changes. Nicholas has seven years of clinical experience and holds an MI LMSW, which is a Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker. He provides care from Michigan and conducts sessions in English via several online formats.
To begin, a brief questionnaire and scheduling step are used to match goals and availability.
How CBT and Solution-Focused Care Translate Online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting and changing thought patterns that increase anxiety or stress. Online sessions use conversation and short exercises to test those thoughts and try new ways of responding to situations. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, achievable goals and on building what already works in a person's life; online meetings help set those next steps and track progress.Nicholas approaches the choice of method collaboratively. He will work with each person to decide whether cognitive techniques, solution-focused steps, or a mix fits best. That decision is based on the person's goals, daily routines, and preferred ways of working rather than a preset plan.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different needs. Video offers face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can be used for brief check-ins, quick skill practice, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and try approaches that match how someone prefers to communicate.
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- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- Michigan
- Languages
- English
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