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About

LEAD Christian Counseling

I believe meaningful change begins with understanding the whole person ... the way we think, feel, relate, respond, and make meaning of our experiences. My approach integrates evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems informed work, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). Rather than relying on one method, I draw from different approaches based on the needs of each individual, couple, or family. ​ But therapy is about more than learning techniques and managing symptoms. My goal is to help clients better understand themselves, navigate relationships with greater wisdom, develop healthier patterns and rhythms, and move forward with greater clarity and direction. As a Christian counseling practice, this work is grounded in a biblical worldview. I believe psychological insight can help us understand how people function, while scripture provides the foundation through which we understand who we are, how we are called to live, and what genuine growth looks like.

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Education & Credentials

Maria Nickell, MA, LPC

Siena Heights University (2018)
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Licensed in Michigan #6401222639

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708-831-2042

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