Nicky Underwood
Hello! My name is Dr. Nicky Underwood. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified First Responder Counselor, Texas-based provider, and New York City native with extensive experience across various settings, including university clinics, community mental health services, hospitals, private practice, the federal government, and telehealth platforms. I also taught as an adjunct instructor at a major university. My motto is "Give me a piece of your mind, and I'll give you peace of mind." *****Please note that although you will receive consent forms from Growtherapy, I will also email you my consent forms and notice of privacy 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 offer same-day appointments; therefore, please allow at least two days to complete the forms before your session. I am not seeing any clients until the New Year.
First session
The first session is to establish therapeutic rapport, gather historical information, and provide education on evidence-based psychotherapy.
Strengths
Adjustment to college Anger Management Anxiety Disorder Bereavement Coping Skills Depression Dual Diagnoses Elderly Disorders First Responders Grief Issues of Aging Life's Transitions Medical issues Men's Issues Peer Support Substance Abuse Traumas Women's Issues
Ideal clients
The clients that I am best suited to work with are Adults, Geriatrics, and First Responders. I enjoy working with these populations and devote my best self to ensuring that they receive quality care in treatment with me. I will not be a good fit for you if you have serious personality disorders such as borderline, narcissistic, histrionic, sociopathic, or psychopathic personalities; have paranoia; have issues with all types of "isms"; or are actively suicidal. Grow Therapy has providers that would be a great match for a client, and you want the best. Therefore, please review my profile carefully before scheduling an appointment with me and ask yourself: would this be the best provider for me in my journey to better mental health? * I WILL START SEEING CLIENTS IN THE NEW YEAR, SO PLEASE DO NOT SCHEDULE ANY APPOINTMENTS WITH ME FOR NOW THANK YOU
Treatment methods
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
I used this treatment modality with clients who have traumas and post-traumatic stress disorder
Location
Virtual sessions