Nicole M. Kotchka, LMSW, CAADC

Nicole is a licensed Master Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She graduated with her Bachelor degree in Psychology and Sociology from Central Michigan University and obtained her Master degree in Social Work from Grand Valley State University. Nicole has experience in crisis intervention working in the psychiatric setting as well as various residential facilities. She specializes in depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, self-esteem issues, anger management, strained relationships, family conflict, divorce/breakup, grief and loss and substance abuse. Nicole enjoys working with individuals and families in the age range of older teens and adults. She believes in a strong therapeutic relationship involving mutual trust and respect between clinician and client. Her goal is to provide compassionate yet forthright feedback and problem solving, while assisting you on your healing journey. Coming to therapy can be a scary process, so Nicole’s objective is t