Nicole Sammons

Hello and welcome! As an Anchorage native and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I am deeply connected to our community and the unique rhythms of life in Alaska. I earned my undergraduate degree at Eastern Washington University in 2010 before returning home to complete my Master of Social Work at the University of Alaska Anchorage in 2013. Over my career, I’ve worked with all ages across the medical, correctional, military family life, and adolescent inpatient residential systems.

I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals and those managing intense worry, with dedicated training as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). I am highly passionate about supporting ADHD minds and absolutely love working with anxious teens in their journey to recovery and discovery. My background also includes extensive experience helping clients navigate PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, self-esteem, and building healthy relationships.

I believe in a down-to-earth, super casual approach that breaks down traditional, stuffy clinical barriers. I speak fluent sarcasm and use real-world humor to help diffuse anger, stress, and tension in the room. Because I care about your growth, I won't always tell you what you want to hear, but I will always tell you what you need to hear—and I will always do it nicely.

I am a lifelong learner who draws from a wide variety of practical, evidence-based tools tailored to what you actually need. Depending on your goals, we will pull from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused therapy. As a certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH), I deliver this flexible, high-quality care right to your screen, ensuring therapy fits seamlessly into your life. When I am off the clock, I am usually reading, playing games, or watching movies with my family.

Our first session is all about breaking the ice and getting to know you as a whole person, because you are much more than whatever symptoms or challenges brought you through my door. Once we get comfortable, we will look at what specific things are leading you to seek therapy at this time. We will chat about your known triggers, see what coping skills are already working for you, and zero in on the biggest goals you want to get out of our time together.

There are times during our work when a boundary or a tough truth might trigger some really strong feelings, and that is completely okay. You can always expect that when the next session starts, we start fresh, double down on our partnership, and unpack those triggers together at your own pace.