Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Nicole Stutz, LCSW, LICSW
Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Family
Continue with NicoleCredentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 8555
- Licensed in Washington
- LICSW, licence LW61480233
- NPI
- 1447464151
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Connecticut
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
- Relationship conflict
- Parenting support
- Anger management
About Nicole
Nicole Stutz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, holding LCSW and LICSW credentials and practicing in Connecticut. She has 14 years of professional experience helping people with relationship concerns, family and parenting issues, anger, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD.
Nicole approaches sessions as a straightforward, practical conversation. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and draws on their strengths. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps that fit everyday life rather than abstract theory.
Clients can expect help sorting relationship tensions, managing anger, and navigating family changes such as blended family dynamics or separation. She also works with people dealing with domestic violence fallout, jealousy, and issues tied to non-monogamous relationships. Young adult issues are another area she addresses.
Her style emphasizes problem-solving and coping strategies people can use between sessions. Nicole helps people name stressors, set realistic priorities, and try small behavior changes that add up. Conversations are practical and action-oriented.
With more than a decade in the field, she brings experience from different practice settings to current work in Connecticut. If someone wants straightforward guidance on parenting decisions, relationship conflict, or managing anxiety and mood, she focuses on what will work day to day.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Nicole uses straightforward evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach is focused problem-solving, which breaks larger issues into manageable steps and practical actions to try between meetings. This helps with day-to-day stress, parenting decisions, and relationship tensions.Another approach centers on coping skills training, teaching concrete tools for managing anxiety, anger, and mood. Those tools can include breathing or grounding practices, planning behavioral experiments, and rehearsing communication strategies for difficult conversations.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review what is most pressing, discuss goals, and suggest methods to try. Clients and the therapist then adjust methods based on what fits the persons needs, pace, and preferences.
Practical benefits of doing sessions online include easier fitting of appointments into a workday or caregiver schedule and avoiding travel time. Online work can also make regular check-ins simpler when life is busy. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking to know how sessions will be scheduled and delivered.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Washington
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship issues, family and parenting difficulties, anger, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD.
What is her approach in sessions?
Nicole uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on problem-solving and coping strategies people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working in social work and related clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed in Connecticut as CT LCSW and in Washington as WA LICSW.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling 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