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Dr. Nakia (Nicki) Fleming, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Anger management Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

You have arrived at Betterhelp which means you are searching for a way to address some issues you have already identified are there. You have taken the first step and you should feel proud of yourself for being here! Connecting to the right counselor can be an overwhelming task. I'd like to explain more about myself to help you in that decision.

I have been in the field of social work for over 20 years and I hold a license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work from a strengths-based, solutions-focused, client-centered approach. Meaning that I firmly believe in the capacity for individuals to solve their own problems - they just may need a little push and direction in seeing the goals and how to obtain them. I have worked within all areas of social work practice to include public, private, and non-profit. My specialty areas of practice are abuse and neglect, anxiety/depression, work/life balance, mood disorders, co-dependency issues, and issues related to military, veterans, and dependents. The feedback I receive from clients are that they find me caring and upfront, the communication is more of a collaboration, and I assist well with identifying issues and helping to identify possible ways to navigate the situations, learn about yourself, and interact with the world.

My work hours are typically Monday-Thursday between 5a-330p EST. I do not typically work on the weekends; however, I do typically check messages at least once.

I know how difficult it is to find a counselor you can connect with and feel secure in talking about your concerns, but I'd be honored to offer that support as you work through your journey.

Professional experience

22yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Anger management Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

IN LCSW 34006283A

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Nakia (Nicki) Fleming. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Dr. Fleming is the BEST therapist out there. She changed my life.

Written on Jul 23, 2024 after therapy with Nakia (Nicki) for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

Nicky is an excellent therapist hugely professional and an empathic support who is skilled st suggesting and sharing useful tools and techniques to assist.

Written on May 21, 2024 after therapy with Nakia (Nicki) for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

My first session with Ms Fleming was successful I cant wait for the next session

Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with Nakia (Nicki) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

Experienced and relateable

Written on Apr 25, 2024 after therapy with Nakia (Nicki) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Nicki is wonderfully direct, supportive, and helps me recognize the areas I need work where I may not have seen before. I would go to her 10 times over if given the opportunity or need.

Written on Apr 15, 2024 after therapy with Nakia (Nicki) for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Nicki is amazing. She has brought some facts about myself that I was not aware of and made me have some reflections about myself. I would recommend her to anyone.

Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Nakia (Nicki) for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem