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Susan Cummings Nicholson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCD
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Newport News, VA 23606
Let's Connect (757) 873-3401
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Virtual Teletherapy Platform now available. Life can bring difficult situations that seem overwhelming. At such times you may feel adrift and without clear direction or balance. Not having to negotiate these difficult times alone can make all the difference. The focus of my practice is connecting - helping individuals and couples to feel really heard. As we become partners in seeking answers together, you can more easily discover ways to access your inner strength, to turn life's difficult situations into opportunities. An unexpected bonus may be your growing sense of self-worth, personal empowerment and joy in living.
For over 25 years I have called upon my educational and experiential background to provide skilled assistance to clients, who long to break out of ongoing cycles of anxious, sad or angry thoughts, feelings and even behaviors. Through a focus on each client's potential, recovery is possible for even the deepest psychological wounds.
I use my knowledge of the power of Present Moment Awareness and of Connection to Self to design a healing plan unique to each client or couple. I am skilled in the use of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Mindfulness Meditation, which can be helpful tools for some clients, as they regain their equilibrium and begin to move toward their ultimate goals.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Susan Cummings Nicholson now - (757) 873-3401
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Fees
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Susan Cummings Nicholson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of Virginia / 0904003048 Susan Cummings Nicholson
- In Practice for 32 Years
- Attended Virginia Commonwealth University, PhD, Graduated 1999
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Transgender
- Veterans
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family / Marital
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
Location
Primary Location
Thimble Shoals Counseling & Therapy Center
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 873-3401Email me
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Take the first step to help. Call now - (757) 873-3401
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Susan Cummings Nicholson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCD