Nicholas Watkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, CA LMFT, WI LMFT, VA LMFT (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Let's Connect (650) 535-8351

As a member of Vraie Group Therapy/Joelle Rabow Maletis & Associates, Inc. I specialize in PTSD, addictions, & life transitions. I work with clients struggling with hardships such self-harm & various forms of trauma. I also help military personnel & first responders with PTSD, with PTSD, trauma, stress, anxiety, vicarious trauma, and the transition back to civilian life using my own experience as a veteran who served 10 years enlisted in the Air Force and 1 deployment in a combat zone.
I use reflective listening, strategic inquiry, and encouragement to provide feedback & interaction that allows clients to make informed, healthy, and compassionate decisions. Vraie Group Therapy/JRM&A has made a process that helps people work through the challenges of everyday life, process past experiences, and find ways to look forward to a better future.
The amazing Vraie Group Therapy/JRM&A team uses their different backgrounds, educations, and certifications to create innovative treatments for our clients. Our job is to help you work through interpersonal struggles, build self-awareness, and effectively address personal challenges that are holding you back from leading a meaningful and balanced life.
Call or Email Nicholas Watkins now for a free 15 minute consultation - (650) 535-8351
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $220
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Health Net
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- TRICARE
- VA Community Care Network (CCN)
Nicholas Watkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, CA LMFT, WI LMFT, VA LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (650) 535-8351
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 134516 Nicholas Watkins
- In Practice for 7 years
- Attended Golden Gate University, M.A. Counseling Psychology , Graduated 2018
- Certificate from Strong Star Initiative Written Exposure Therapy / 2024
- Certificate from Strong Star Initiative Cognitive Processing Therapy / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Nicholas Watkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, CA LMFT, WI LMFT, VA LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (650) 535-8351
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Veterans/Military Families
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sexual Abuse
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Cancer
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Stress
- Veterans
Nicholas Watkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, CA LMFT, WI LMFT, VA LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (650) 535-8351
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Humanistic
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
- Written Exposure Therapy
Nicholas Watkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, CA LMFT, WI LMFT, VA LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (650) 535-8351
Location
Primary Location
Vraie Group Therapy/Joelle Rabow Maletis & Associa
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 535-8351Email Me
Additional Location
Richmond, VA 23294
(650) 535-8351Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Nicholas Watkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, CA LMFT, WI LMFT, VA LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (650) 535-8351