Zita L Nickeson
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC, CST-S
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (509) 850-0941

I provide caring, compassionate & open-minded counseling to individuals, couples & families; specializing in Sex Therapy, relational/marital counseling, LGBTQ+ issues & adolescent/family communication & Multiracial/Multicultural counseling. Counseling can be a difficult process & my goal is to help you through that process in the most comfortable & successful way, as it is a lasting investment in an improved sense of self & life. I pride myself on creating & maintaining an open, honest & non-judgemental environment, allowing & supporting personal growth in all areas of your life. As a LMHC, Certified Sex Therapist & KINK Knowledgeable Professional, I enjoy providing therapy & advocacy for those I counsel.
Having worked with Adolescents, Individuals, Families & Couples for over 20 years around the country, I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques and enjoy working with people from all walks of life, experiencing a variety of stressors. Multicultural/Mixed Race Couples, Families & Individuals is an additional area of experience & interest.
As a Certified Sex Therapist, I have extensive training in LGBTQ+ issues, Sexual Disorders & Dysfunction, Problematic Sexual Behavior (alternatively "Sex/Porn Addiction"), & Infidelity Recovery. Also a recognized "KINK Knowledgeable/Friendly Professional" by National Coalition for Sexual Freedom. Additionally, I am an Ethnic Minority Specialist & Center for Excellence in Transhealthcare Provider.
Call or Email Zita L Nickeson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (509) 850-0941
Let's Connect (509) 850-0941

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $180
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, VisaInsurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- First Choice Health | FCH
- FSA & HSA accepted
- Premera Blue Cross
- Out of Network
Zita L Nickeson
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC, CST-S
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (509) 850-0941
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH60255554 Zita L Nickeson
- In Practice for 16 years
- License: Colorado LPC 0015755 / 2019
- Certificate from AASECT 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Zita L Nickeson
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC, CST-S
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (509) 850-0941
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Cancer
- Conscious Uncoupling/Divorce Mediation
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Parenting
- Polyamory & ENM
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Zita L Nickeson
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC, CST-S
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (509) 850-0941
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Blind Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Imago
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Psychoeducation
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Reality Therapy
- Reality/Choice
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Zita L Nickeson
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, LPC, CST-S
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (509) 850-0941