Nicole Watts

Nicole Danielle Watts, LCSW is an intuitive creative, public servant, and compassionate visionary possessing over 30 years of Clinical Social Work experience. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from The University of Maryland at College Park and her Master of Social Work Degree from Howard University in Washington, DC. She was credentialed as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the year 2000. Nicole has provided mental health treatment services in a myriad of settings. Her clinical work with youth, adults, couples, and families has spanned over three decades.

My approach

Nicole’s approach to clinical work is grounded heavily in Cognitive Behavioral Theory. She prioritizes mastering the relationship between thought, emotion, and action. Active Listening, Mindfulness, Collaboration, Harmony, and Progressive Intimacy are some of the core principles that inform her work.

My focus

Nicole’s most unique assets include her incomparable ability to facilitate a harmonious and growth-promoting environment for healing and recovery and to employ compassion and understanding in a manner that further benefits her introspective and humanistic focus on wellness. Nicole is a natural leader who rejoices in the uniqueness of her clients. She has an extraordinary level of cultural sensitivity and has experience working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and in a variety of settings.

My communication style

Nicole creates an empowering and client-centered environment for healing and recovery. She is exceptionally non-judgmental and easy to talk to.

My journey to mental healthcare

Nicole decided to become a mental health provider while in her senior year of high school. She has always been fascinated by human behavior and socialization. Throughout her development, Nicole has nurtured an intrinsic empathy and passion for helping others find peace within themselves. She is extremely proud to be a therapist and is humbled by the gifts of discovery and grace that are revealed with each treatment encounter.

My goals for you

Nicole maintains that goal-setting is a collaborative process that is led by the client’s expressed desire for personal change. Creating measurable and attainable outcomes is critical to treatment effectiveness.

My first session with you

During the initial therapeutic encounter, Nicole will discuss critical matters, such as treatment approaches, confidentiality, scheduling, crisis planning, methods of communication, and will gather extensive personal history. In addition, she will collect information regarding the client’s presenting concerns and will outline immediate strategies to begin supporting the client in addressing these concerns. Clients are always given the opportunity to ask questions and to provide feedback about their experience in the session.