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Therapist in Mechanicsville, Virginia Kaitlyn Nicholson, Therapist

License: LCSW

Provider Gender: Female

Ages Served: 11-65+

Appointments: In-office and Telehealth

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Kaitlyn Nicholson, LCSW

Kaitlyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned a Bachelor of Social Work at Adelphi University and a Master of Social Work at SUNY Stonybrook. Additionally, she obtained a CASAC-T credential at Outreach Training Institute and a CEAP certification through International EAPA Employee Assistance Certification Commission. Kaitlyn’s clinical experience includes working with a wide variety of client populations such as children & adolescents, veterans, individuals with severe persistent mental illnesses, clients struggling with substance use disorders and individuals diagnosed with co-occurring disorders. Kaitlyn is a Long Island, New York native and recently relocated to the RVA area. Prior to joining the team at Lifestance, Kaitlyn held the position of Director of LICADD’s Open Arms EAP program where she worked to connect clients with appropriate community resources and address a vast array of issues including but not limited to: work-life balance, alcohol & substance use, crisis counseling, stress management, marital/family issues, grief & loss, conflict resolution & parenting skills & support. In previous roles, Kaitlyn oversaw the daily operations of a rapid response mobile crisis team serving youth and families in mental health crisis.



She has also worked in acute care psychiatric hospital and substance use and mental health outpatient therapy settings. Kaitlyn utilizes a person-centered strengths-based approach, delivering trauma-informed and culturally competent care to assist clients in achieving their clinical goals. She specializes in crisis de-escalation, suicide risk assessment and working with those suffering from depression, anxiety and severe mental illness. Kaitlyn strongly believes that everyone can achieve emotional healing and personal growth with the right guidance and support. She uses diverse approaches to assist clients in identifying their own unique path to success. Kaitlyn prides herself in her ability to create a safe, supportive and meaningful therapeutic space to achieve maximum productivity and client empowerment.

Provider Introduction

Interventions

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Parenting Skills

Populations

Education

  • SUNY Stony Brook

    Graduate School | 2019

    Stony Brook, NY, United States

  • Adelphi University

    Undergraduate | 2014

    Garden City, NY, United States

Languages

  • English

FAQs

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