AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
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Mindfulness informed
Direct and empathic
Practical skill building
About Nikki
Nikki Lewis-Clark is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Montana with over 24 years of experience. She meets people where they are and offers straightforward, compassionate help for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and other life changes.
Nikki began her work supporting family reunification after child removal for neglect and abuse. That early work shaped her focus on safety, clear communication, and practical steps forward. She has also worked with service members and their families as a Diversity and Inclusion Counselor.
Her approach is warm and interactive. She spends time building rapport and listening carefully before suggesting tools or changes. Nikki aims to be empathic while also honest and direct when a clearer path is needed.
Nikki uses a mix of methods that include mindfulness, attachment-focused ideas, client-centered talk, cognitive behavioral techniques, and skills drawn from dialectical behavior therapy. She adapts the conversation and plan to each person’s situation instead of applying one set method to everyone.
Sessions focus on learning practical skills, noticing patterns, and making small doable changes. Nikki helps people practice new ways of thinking and relating, and she supports clients as they try those skills in daily life. If someone is ready to take a step toward change, she offers guidance and education along the way.
How approaches like mindfulness and attachment translate to online work
Nikki uses mindfulness and attachment-based ideas alongside client-centered listening to guide online care. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on paying gentle attention to the present moment and can help with anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm by teaching simple practices to calm the mind. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from early relationships and how they affect current bonds and trust; it can help people who struggle with intimacy, abandonment fears, or repeating unhealthy relationship patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience, offering nonjudgmental listening and reflection to help people find their own solutions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for more flexible scheduling. It can also let people check in between appointments with shorter updates or keep sessions focused on specific skills practice. Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered and to choose what fits best.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Nikki works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, ADHD, career strain, and related life changes.
How would you describe the therapy style here?
Her style is warm and interactive, combining empathy with direct feedback and practical tools to help clients make changes.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She has 24 years of clinical experience, including early work in family reunification and later work as a Diversity and Inclusion Counselor for service members and their families.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She holds the LCPC credential and practices from Montana.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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