{"id":7091,"date":"2026-03-26T20:24:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/?page_id=7091"},"modified":"2026-03-26T20:26:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:26:42","slug":"nicole-younger-lmsw","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/psychotherapyandcounselingservices.com\/en\/nicole-younger-lmsw\/","title":{"rendered":"Nicole Younger, LMSW"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Licensed Master Social Worker \u2013 Connecticut<\/h2>

\"Nicole

Compassionate, Experienced Support for Life\u2019s Most Complex Challenges<\/p>

Nicole Younger, LMSW, is a highly experienced social worker with over 30 years in healthcare and social services, providing compassionate, client-centered support to individuals and families navigating medical, emotional, and life transitions.<\/p>

Nicole offers telehealth therapy across Connecticut and in-person sessions at our Danbury office<\/strong>, making care accessible, flexible, and consistent based on your needs.<\/p>

She specializes in helping adults facing anxiety, depression, chronic illness, substance use, and major life changes. Her extensive background in hospital systems, care coordination, and crisis intervention allows her to support clients through both emotional and practical challenges with clarity and confidence.<\/p>

A Holistic and Collaborative Approach to Care<\/h3>

Nicole takes a comprehensive approach to mental health, understanding that emotional well-being is deeply connected to physical health, environment, and life circumstances. She works closely with clients to assess their needs, identify barriers, and develop personalized treatment plans that promote stability, healing, and growth.<\/p>

Her work includes:<\/h3>
  • Anxiety and depression support<\/li>
  • Chronic illness and medical-related stress<\/li>
  • Substance use and dual diagnosis<\/li>
  • Life transitions and adjustment challenges<\/li>
  • Crisis intervention and emotional stabilization<\/li>
  • Care coordination and advocacy<\/li><\/ul>

    Nicole is known for her calm, supportive presence and her ability to help clients feel understood, guided, and empowered.<\/p>

    Who She Works With<\/h3>

    Nicole works with adults from diverse backgrounds who are:<\/p>

    • Navigating health challenges or medical diagnoses<\/li>
    • Feeling overwhelmed by life transitions or responsibilities<\/li>
    • Experiencing anxiety, depression, or emotional distress<\/li>
    • Seeking structure, support, and practical solutions<\/li><\/ul>

      What to Expect<\/h3>

      Clients can expect a supportive, structured, and goal-oriented approach. Nicole focuses on helping you:<\/p>

      • Build coping skills<\/li>
      • Improve emotional stability<\/li>
      • Navigate complex systems and life challenges<\/li>
      • Strengthen confidence and decision-making<\/li>
      • Start Your Journey<\/li><\/ul>

        Whether you prefer virtual sessions from the comfort of your home or in-person support in our Danbury office<\/strong>, Nicole provides a safe and supportive space to help you move forward – one step at a time.<\/p>

        Request your first appointment with Nicole, here!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Nicole Younger, LMSW Licensed Master Social Worker \u2013 Connecticut SMPsychotherapy & Counseling ServicesTelehealth Across Connecticut | In-Person Sessions in Danbury Compassionate, Experienced Support for Life\u2019s Most Complex Challenges Nicole Younger, LMSW, is a highly experienced social worker with over 30 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7091","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nNicole Younger, LMSW - 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