Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Nicole Sangster-Lucas, LCSW, LISW-CP
North Carolina
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and life changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW-CP
- Licensed in Michigan
- LMSW, licence 6801095646
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C009728
- Licensed in South Carolina
- LISW-CP, licence 13243
- NPI
- 1588910608
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Nicole 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Career and coaching
- Trauma and mood
About Nicole
Nicole Sangster-Lucas is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career concerns, depression, coping with life changes, intimacy-related issues, coaching, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Nicole favors an integrative approach that begins with getting clear on what is going on and what the person wants to change. She uses a mix of evidence-based techniques to address mood problems, panic and social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and workplace or family conflict. The focus is practical: reduce immediate distress and build skills for handling future stressors.
In sessions she helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and then practices new ways of responding. She includes mindful practices and body-focused techniques when they help people manage strong emotions or physical symptoms tied to stress. She also uses coaching-style conversations for career and life-purpose questions.
Nicole works with people facing abandonment and relationship communication problems, midlife and life-purpose questions, somatization, and women's issues. She addresses grief and trauma-related concerns alongside mood and panic symptoms. Her aim is to increase clarity and self-reliance so daily life becomes more manageable.
Her stated process begins with diagnostic clarity and then a blended plan tailored to the person’s needs and abilities. If someone wants to begin, the next step is to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Nicole lists a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques she uses to help with anxiety, mood, trauma, and stress. Cognitive-based methods focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to reduce worry and avoidance. Mindfulness-based techniques teach simple attention and breathing practices to calm the body and interrupt cycles of rumination.She also says she uses somatic approaches that pay attention to bodily sensations and movement when stress shows up physically. Those techniques can help people who experience panic, somatization, or overwhelming physiological reactions feel more in control. Choosing which methods to use is collaborative; the therapist and client review goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what helps most.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping regular contact during periods of change. Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain momentum between appointments and to practice skills in real-life settings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career issues, depression, intimacy-related concerns, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include trauma, panic, workplace problems, and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style?
She describes an integrative, evidence-based approach that mixes behavioral, mindfulness, somatic, and coaching techniques. The work emphasizes practical skills and problem solving to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working in multiple treatment settings with adults and families. That background informs how she assesses and plans treatment.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is listed as LCSW and LISW-CP and is licensed in North Carolina. These are the credentials provided in her profile.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be conducted.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and region.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the intake and planning process.
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