Nicolle Atchison, LMFT
Washington · 5 years in practice
Nicolle Atchison is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Washington with five years of clinical experience.
License and registration
- LMFT, Washington
- LF61098473 · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1316413644 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Nicolle
Nicolle Atchison is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Washington with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and other life changes. Nicolle offers evening and Saturday appointments to fit busy schedules and meets people where they are in their lives.
She uses an approachable, honest style in sessions. Conversations are nonjudgmental and grounded in empathy. Nicolle tailors the work to each person's needs and looks for practical steps that make everyday life easier.
Background and approach
Nicolle draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand strong emotions and how those feelings shape their relationships. She combines that with client-centered work to follow the client's priorities and existential ideas to address life purpose and meaning. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are used to build coping skills and small changes that add up.
Common concerns she supports include relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and blended-family stress, family of origin wounds, career and financial strain, and compassion fatigue. She also works with trauma and abuse recovery, anger, codependency, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Sessions may include exploring emotions, practicing new ways to communicate, and setting achievable goals between meetings.
Nicolle aims to help people find clearer direction and more steady emotional balance over time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Nicolle lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Nicolle names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Emotion and Meaning-focused care online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name strong feelings and learn how those feelings affect relationships and personal choices. This approach can be useful for processing grief, repairing connection, and reducing emotional reactivity. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and priorities, so sessions follow what matters most to the person and move at a comfortable pace. Existential Therapy looks at questions of meaning, life purpose, and navigating major transitions to help people clarify values and goals.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try methods together to see what fits the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are expected as needs evolve.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is good for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone calls can be a lower-bandwidth option, and messaging or live chat can fit short check-ins or busy days. These formats make it easier to schedule around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities while keeping consistent therapeutic progress.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of issues can Nicolle help address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family concerns, career and financial worries, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative, honest, and empathic. She focuses on understanding emotions, setting practical goals, and using techniques that fit the client's needs.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of clinical experience working as a licensed marriage and family therapist and uses a mix of approaches to help clients manage life challenges.
Where is Nicolle licensed and based?
She holds a Washington LMFT license and practices from Washington state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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