Joanna Nichols, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Trauma-Informed Therapist

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing trauma-informed therapy to high-achieving professionals through secure, multi-state telehealth. My work integrates Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and depth-oriented approaches to help clients navigate anxiety, burnout, and unresolved trauma.

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A little about me:

Full disclosure, I’m a survivor of complex trauma with a history of addiction. And TBH I had some pretty sh*tty therapy experiences early on.

But I eventually found a couple of incredible therapists who helped me accept myself and believe in myself again, and that’s why I do what I do. I chose this field to be the kind of therapist I wish I’d had.

    • Worked in the field since 2016

    • LCSW in Virginia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Vermont.

    • Certified in EMDR

    • Level 2 trained in IFS

I’m an introvert—calm, relaxed, and a little irreverent. I show up as my true self, whether inside or outside of therapy.

I create a safe, comfortable space where clients feel seen and understood. My goal is to hold space for you as you work to calm the storm inside.

Also, heads-up that my two rescue dogs might make cameos during your sessions: Rutabaga, Chance Jammer, and Osiris.

They’ve all been through their own healing journeys, and they’ve taught me a thing or two about resilience.

My Therapeutic Approach

My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and paced with care. I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and other depth-oriented modalities to support meaningful, lasting change. Therapy is not about fixing what’s broken, but understanding the internal patterns that have helped you survive—and deciding what no longer needs to lead.

Much of my work is with high-achieving professionals who are outwardly successful but internally overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them.

Licensure & Telehealth:

I offer secure online therapy to clients in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Vermont, and Virginia, in accordance with state licensure requirements. Telehealth allows professionals to engage in depth-oriented work with consistency, privacy, and flexibility.

Professional Endorsements

  • “Joanna is a kind, compassionate therapist. She cares for her clients and provides exceptional service to them all. Clients who have experienced trauma will find a safe, supportive environment to work through it while in her care.”

    – Shannon Blair, LCSW

  • “I have witnessed Joanna support clients through the most difficult times in their life with such care and compassion.“

    – Elizabeth Horrigan, LCSW, LICSW, LCSW-C

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