Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 59 ratings

Garland Nichols

LICSW, 5 years of experience

Warm
Empowering
Solution oriented

About me

Hello! My name is Garland Nichols and I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in Washington, DC and North Carolina. My journey began as a Foster Care Social Worker, where I used case management skills to rehabilitate and reunify families. My passion and belief in rehabilitation eventually led me to pursue Clinical Social Work, where I am now aim to empower my clients each session.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In the first session, my goal is to build rapport and also create an open space for you to share the origin and progression of the issue(s) you are facing. This allows me to assess what we will need to focus on in our time together going forward. I am also intentional about beginning and ending sessions with gratitude or positivity, as these are core values of mine.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I believe my greatest strength as a provider is my lack of judgement and belief in the value of each individual. My experience in Social Work has taught me that most people are just trying to find a way to be happy and belong. I use this to normalize whatever my client is going through.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am best positioned to serve clients struggling with acute anxious and depressive symptoms. I also enjoy working with clients seeking to explore purpose and balance in life.

Specialties

Top specialties

Serves ages

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT is at the foundation of my practice. Often times, negative or intrusive thoughts are incomplete or presumptive. I like to use CBT techniques to help clients reframe negative thoughts and identify healthier ways to perceive an uncomfortable reality.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

After processing the issue and barriers, I love helping clients identify reasonable solutions. Sometimes clients need encouragement to act on their inclinations. Other times, I am able to use my experience and knowledge of resources to suggest options.

Strength-Based

What you have is often good enough to get the job done! In my practice, I place a huge emphasis on positivity and strengths. Often times, these can be leaned upon while we are working through an adverse time.

Location

Virtual
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 59 ratings

7 ratings with written reviews

August 18, 2025

Garland is very warm, open, and inviting, and meets you where you're at. He's a great listener and gives tangible questions and solutions to help you move forward in the best way that you feel about your life. I feel like I'm understanding who I am and what I want out of my life more and more and am extremely grateful for his expertise, guidance, and wisdom.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 9 with Garland

June 26, 2025

Great guy takes the time to listen and always help me calm down and see the brighter sides to things I think he might be a guru lol

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 5 with Garland

June 2, 2025

Garland listens to me and remembers our conversations. We pick up where we left off from the previous session. He does need to sift through a file folder in order to remember me and my struggles. Garland keeps up with the fast pace of my family life. He genuinely knows the trajectory of my life over the last year and a half. His observations are honest and true. I feel safe sharing intimate parts of my life with Garland. He is a wonderful therapist. I’ll keep coming back.

Verified client, age 45-54

Review shared after session 8 with Garland