Darlene Nicks
New therapist

Darlene Nicks

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

·LICSW, LCSW
New therapist
Nutley, NJ, United States
$200 - $250
Accepting clients

About

As a healer with both lived and professional experience, I employ a strength-based, holistic approach to therapy. I adapt various theories and techniques to suit each individual's unique personality and needs. Additionally, I have experience counseling other therapists, recognizing that clinicians also require support and guidance. Everyone possesses the innate ability to reach their most evolved and emotionally intelligent self. It is my privilege to assist others in discovering and nurturing their core values, boundaries, strengths, and resources. These are the primary concepts of achieving Dynamic Total Wellness. Dynamic Wellness is a continuous, active, integrative, and adaptive process of pursuing optimal health and well-being, rather than a fixed state or destination. Mental, physical, and social well-being constantly fluctuate in response to internal and external factors (i.e, stress, finances, illness, problematic relationships, environment, and life events). By focusing on integrating various dimensions of well-being, such as psychological, social, and spiritual health, I will teach you to gain discernment, safety, balance, and clarity. These acquired insights will empower you to regulate your emotions. I encourage you to take a step of faith to work with me. You can learn to bloom where you have been planted. Specialties: I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter. Credentials & Experience: I am committed to continual learning, so I'll consistently be expanding the alphabet that appears behind my name. Everything I learn is applied to myself first, so that I can pour into you for your healing. I hope you are ready to DO the WORK because YOU are WORTH it!

"Just so you know, I know all about the technical stuff, but I like therapy to be fun and creative, even if we just talk and vibe! I believe there can be healing found in music , poetry , creative arts etc.. Take a look at the rest of my profile, but please know that I am a one of a kind Therapist who will keep it 100 percent real, while holding space, and helping you heal in creative methods!"

I work with

Couples
Couples
Group
Group
Individual
Individual

Age groups

Adults
Adults
Seniors
Seniors

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Specialties

Areas of Focus

Body PositivityCoping Skills
DepressionFamily ConflictGriefParentingPeer RelationshipsRacial IdentitySpiritualityTrauma and PTSDWomen's Issues

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment-based
Christian Counseling
Emotionally Focused
Trauma Focused
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Supervision Services
Gestalt
Gottman Method
Jungian
Art Therapy
Music Therapy
Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
Dialectical (DBT)

Services & Pricing

Individual Therapy

50 min · Online

$200

Sliding scale available.

Couples Therapy

50 min · Online

$250

Sliding scale available.

Qualifications

CALM AT HOME

Verified by Calm at Home

Licensed · LICSW, LCSW

Darlene Nicks · Verified May 2026

Education and Years in Practice

Attended Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, Masters in Social Work in , Graduated 2013

Insurance & Policies

Accepts insurance

I am in network with most insurance plans, but can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions. I'm happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable. Out-of-pocket costs may vary. Contact your insurer for more details.

Payment Methods

Amex
Apple Cash
Cash
Discover
HSA
Mastercard
PayPal
Venmo
Visa
Wire
Zelle

Location

Primary

Dynamics Total Wellnes Virtual

Nutley, NJ, 07110

United States

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Dynamics Total Wellness Virtual-Darlene Nicks

Birmingham, AL, 35244

United States

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Just so you know, I know all about the technical stuff, but I like therapy to be fun and creative, even if we just talk and vibe! I believe there can be healing found in music , poetry , creative arts etc.. Take a look at the rest of my profile, but please know that I am a one of a kind Therapist who will keep it 100 percent real, while holding space, and helping you heal in creative methods!

I see couples, group and individual
$200 - $250 Per Session
Accepts insurance

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