Therapist in Lansdowne, Virginia,
Nicole Lefman, MA

Nicole is a person-centered therapist who strives to create a warm, empathetic environment and make meaningful connections with others throughout the therapeutic process. Nicole works with adolescent and adult populations ages 14 and up and places careful emphasis on communication skills, interpersonal dynamics, coping skills, and symptom management in her treatment planning. Nicole enjoys working with individuals to help improve their confidence and strengthen relationships with the goal of helping others feel more connected to what matters to them the most. Nicole primarily focuses on anxiety, depression, life, coping, and communication skills, parenting strategies, behavior modification, inattentiveness/ADHD, and other learning difficulties. Nicole received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marymount University and is currently in the final stage of counseling residency. Nicole has been in private practice since 2018, is board certified, and recognized as a National Clinical Counselor (NCC) by the National Board of Clinical Counselors (NBCC). Nicole also earned her Clinical Military Counseling Certificate (CMCC) is and knowledgeable about federal government and military culture, military Veterans, and issues uniquely pertinent to military families. In her spare time, Nicole enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.