Hello! My name is Dr. Nicky Underwood. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified First Responder Counselor, Texas-based provider, and a New York City native with many years of experience working in various settings, including university clinics, community mental health, hospitals, private practice, and telehealth platforms. I was also an adjunct instructor at a major university. *****Please note although you will receive consent forms from GrowTherapy, I will also send you my own consent forms and notice of privacy to your email address from my HIPAA-compliant email address as soon as you schedule an appointment with me. Check your spam folder if you do not see the email. I will not see clients until those forms are signed. I do not see clients for same-day appointments; therefore, give yourself at least two days to complete the forms before your session. Thank you for your cooperation.*****

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

The first session is to establish therapeutic rapport, gather historical information, and provide education on evidenced-based psychotherapy

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Adjustment to college Anger Management Anxiety Disorder Bereavement Bullying Church Conflicts Coping Skills Couple's Counseling Depression Dual Diagnoses Elderly Disorders First Responders Grief Introversions Issues of Aging Life's Transitions Medical issues Men's Issues Military Pastoral Issues Peer Support Sexual Abuse Spirituality Substance Abuse Traumas Veterans Women's Issues Workplace Issues Workplace Abuse/Mobbing

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

The clients that I am best suited to work with are Adults, Geriatrics, and First Responders I AM NOT SEEING ANY CLIENTS UNTIL April 2025, THEREFORE, PLEASE DO NOT SCHEDULE ANY APPOINTMENTS WITH ME. ALSO, UNLESS I MAKE CONTACT WITH YOU BEFORE YOUR FIRST SESSION, PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME THAT YOU ARE SCHEDULED FOR AN APPOINTMENT WITH ME

About Dr. Nicky Underwood