Nicole Flores , LMSW

Nicole Flores is a Michigan-licensed therapist with 20 years of professional experience working with adolescents. She focuses on supporting teens who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and challenges related to motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Nicole creates an open, nonjudgmental environment where young people can share their thoughts and feelings and begin to explore change at their own pace.

Holding an LMSW - a Licensed Master Social Worker, which reflects graduate-level training in social work and clinical practice - Nicole blends empathy with practical strategies to help adolescents build skills and resilience. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling, happier life and aims to support and empower each young person through that process.

Nicole works collaboratively with clients to identify goals and strengthen coping tools, offering guidance that respects each teen's individual pace and lived experience. Her approach centers on encouragement and partnership as clients take the first steps toward meaningful change and greater well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Nicole integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy into her practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, accepting relationship in which the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their own goals and values - this approach can be especially helpful for teens building self-esteem and confidence. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools to manage anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction techniques that can reduce emotional reactivity and support coping with grief or trauma.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Nicole works collaboratively with each adolescent to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She adapts methods over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the client.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy families and teens with varied schedules. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home, and continue progress even when in-person visits are impractical, while still working with a licensed professional who guides the treatment plan.