Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Nicola McCann, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Family Concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC05498300
- NPI
- 1346071164
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Nicola supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions
- Grief support
- Mindfulness and DBT
About Nicola
Nicola McCann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with 30 years of professional experience. She works with people facing addictions, family conflict, grief and loss, intimacy-related issues, and major life changes.
Her sessions focus on practical conversation. She listens to what is happening now and what you want to change. She helps people name problems, notice patterns, and try new ways of responding. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented rather than long theoretical discussions.
Nicola uses several well-known approaches to guide work together. She draws on client-centered methods to prioritize the client’s perspective. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and to test new behaviors. She also integrates dialectical behavior tools and mindfulness practices for emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
Her background includes many years supporting people with substance use and relationship problems. She has worked across stages of grief and with concerns around body image, control, and attachment. She also has experience with blended family issues, cancer-related adjustment, and aspects of kink and alternative sexual culture.
People who choose Nicola will find sessions that focus on clear goals and concrete steps. She explains options and helps plan actions that fit everyday life. To begin, the site’s process asks for a short questionnaire and then offers a way to schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on what matters most to the person and helps clarify goals and priorities. This approach is useful when someone needs a respectful, listening-focused space to sort out feelings and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches straightforward exercises to try new behaviors and reduce distress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It emphasizes practical tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and communication.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Nicola will discuss options based on a person’s goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. The plan can change over time as progress and needs evolve.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Ask about which session types are offered and how they fit into daily life. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adjust pacing, homework, and skill practice to match everyday routines.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with addictions, family conflict, grief and loss, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, focusing on clear goals, conversation, and techniques from CBT and DBT when useful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional work experience supporting people with substance use, relationship, and grief-related concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey and practices there.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers