My name is Garland Nichols and I am a Clinical Social Worker, licensed in Washington, D.C. I have been practicing Clinical Social Work for 3 years, and have 4 years prior experience in Child Welfare and Social Services. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, grief, loss, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, depression, and other unsettling emotions.
My goals when working with clients are to:
1) Create a safe and open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment
2) Assist you with identifying or enhancing coping skills and current supports to promote wellbeing outside of sessions
If you have come seeking help and change, I would be happy to be a part of your process.
Professional experience
3 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Family problems, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
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Some people were born to do certain things.He's absolutely amazing at his job
Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Garland for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management
Great; 5 stars across the board; no complaints.
Written on Sep 17, 2024 after therapy with Garland for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Garland is a very understanding and caring therapist.
Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Garland for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Highly recommend.
Written on Aug 26, 2024 after therapy with Garland for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Easy to talk to and connect with. Very helpful to work with.
Written on Jun 06, 2024 after therapy with Garland for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Garland has been immensely helpful to me in refraining my perspective about some really difficult events and losses. He is warm, kind, encouraging, and asks great questions.
Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Garland for 6 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Mr. Nichols has a very precise way of understanding your mental health needs, and providing a solution. He is very patient and intently listens, and knows the best questions to ask before he provides recommendations. He's highly intelligent and wise. I'm very grateful to have been matched with him.
Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with Garland for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have never felt as safe and able to express my emotions as I have these past few weeks with Garland. He is incredible. He’s a great listener when that’s what I need and knows when to switch into solution mode. He has helped me start to sort through things I have never been able to start to process before. He also has a level of compassion that is rare.
Written on Feb 28, 2024 after therapy with Garland for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties
Garland is wonderful. He is so easy to talk. In just a few sessions, I feel we have a great therapeutic relationship. He is sharp, focused, he listens and he is kind. We have done some really good exercises together that are already helping me. Garland rocks. He is the most genuine and competent therapist o have ever worked with.
Written on Feb 03, 2024 after therapy with Garland for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, career difficulties, and adhd
Garland is a phenomenal therapist. He really listens to the issues you are having and provides unique insights.
Written on Jan 18, 2024 after therapy with Garland for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Garland is thoughtful and empathetic, and he offered a wide range of insight and practices that were effective in helping me manage anxiety and stress.
Written on Jan 14, 2024 after therapy with Garland for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coaching
I’ve seen Garland for about a year and he’s been invaluable in thinking through the various challenges I’m going through, and how I can best navigate them. Very personable and easy to relate to.
Written on Jan 09, 2024 after therapy with Garland for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Garland has been a true pleasure to work with. He balances between listening and giving actionable feedback very well. I look forward to our sessions and always leave them with a sense of progress.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Garland for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very attentive, and problem solving. Gives good advice and makes me feel understood & heard
Written on Dec 22, 2023 after therapy with Garland for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Great therapist! Garland was very helpful in navigating several challenges in a courteous and respectful manner.
Written on Dec 04, 2023 after therapy with Garland for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
He is excellent
Written on Nov 28, 2023 after therapy with Garland for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Garland is helpful, understanding, inciteful, and creative in his approach to helping me. I've found lots of ways to better process my emotions and deal with the things life throws at me.
Written on Sep 27, 2023 after therapy with Garland for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Garland has helped me make progress with my grief and mental health that I didn’t think was possible. He’s incredibly skilled at providing new perspectives and has continuously made me feel heard, seen, and understood while pushing me to consider other possibilities and find courses of action. Garland is incredibly talented in his work while providing real and meaningful human connection. I can’t recommend him enough.
Written on Sep 12, 2023 after therapy with Garland for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Garland Nichols is the perfect match for my needs!
Written on Aug 21, 2023 after therapy with Garland for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Garland is a great listener, is great at connecting the various dots in your life, and offers great guidance and support. He has been open to trying new and different ways of approaching therapy and is super flexible. Most importantly, he's insightful and makes me forget that I'm talking to a licensed therapist but rather, another human who simply cares.
Written on Jun 01, 2023 after therapy with Garland for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I really appreciated my time with Garland Nichols. He was a great listener and offered some excellent advice. I could tell that he is invested in his work and cared greatly about those he works with. I would definitely recommend him to anyone!
Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with Garland for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management
Garland is a thoughtful listener and helpful therapist. I enjoyed our sessions.
Written on Dec 31, 2022 after therapy with Garland for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
Mr Nichols has treated me like an old friend and not a client his advice has helped me understand how to combat challenging thoughts
Written on Dec 26, 2022 after therapy with Garland for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
He was attentive and helpful. Listened and gave good guidance and useful homework to do.
Written on Oct 25, 2022 after therapy with Garland for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Garland, is pleasant, understanding, and a great listener. All the green flags needed when navigating this process. I am truly grateful I switched to his presence.
Written on Sep 06, 2022 after therapy with Garland for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
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