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Margaret Nichols
Psychologist, PhD
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Margaret Nichols

Psychologist, PhD

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2 Endorsed
174 Van Horne Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304
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My work is a vocation, not a job. I love being a therapist because it allows me to connect with diverse people in a deep, meaningful way and to have the privilege of trying to help them on their unique journeys. I'm a diplomate in sex therapy as well as a licensed psychologist, and I am trained in EMDR, hypnotherapy,and two methods of couples counseling as well. I pride myself on keeping up with the most current developments in my field because I owe it to the people I'm trying to help.
My therapeutic style is supportive, active and direct. I work with the general public - individuals and couples with a wide range of issues, with sub-specialties in sexual dysfunction, trauma and with the LGBT population.
Many clients return to me over decades, bringing friends and family. Within the limits of the therapist-client relationship, I get genuinely attached to my clients, sharing in their pain and rejoicing in their successes...caring deeply. And I'm old enough to be a little bit....well...wiser.
Margaret Nichols now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Nichols Counseling and Psychotherapy

174 Van Horne Street

Jersey City, NJ 07304

Institute for Personal Growth

220 Ninth Street Jersey City NJ 07302

Highland Park, NJ 08904

(800) 379-9220
I offer both virtual and in-person sessions, but I am only seeing new clients who fall within my specialty areas: sex therapy, and LGBTQ
I specialize in Sex Therapy, Trauma and PTSD and Divorce 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Connect with Margaret Nichols
Photo of Margaret Nichols, PhD, Psychologist

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Nichols Counseling and Psychotherapy

174 Van Horne Street

Jersey City, NJ 07304

Institute for Personal Growth

220 Ninth Street Jersey City NJ 07302

Highland Park, NJ 08904

(800) 379-9220
I offer both virtual and in-person sessions, but I am only seeing new clients who fall within my specialty areas: sex therapy, and LGBTQ
I specialize in Sex Therapy, Trauma and PTSD and Divorce 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage.
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Margaret Nichols
Psychologist, PhD
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage.
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Margaret Nichols
Psychologist, PhD

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 35S100184700 Margaret Nichols
  • Certificate from AASECT Certified Sex Therapy Supervisor Certified Sex Therapist
  • Attended Columbia University, Graduated 1981
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
Photo of Margaret Nichols, PhD, Psychologist
Margaret Nichols
Psychologist, PhD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Margaret Nichols
Psychologist, PhD

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Sex Therapy
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Divorce

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Child
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Substance Use
  • Transgender
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Margaret Nichols
Psychologist, PhD
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Margaret Nichols
Psychologist, PhD

2 Endorsements

Institute for Personal Growth - Jersey City
Institute for Personal Growth - Jersey City
PsychologistPhDLCSWLPCLMFT
Dr. Nichols is a pioneer in the field of psychology, especially sex therapy, LGBTQ+ issues, and poly, kink, BDSM, & polyamory. She literally wrote the book. Look on Amazon for "The Modern Clinician's Guide to Working with LGBTQ+ Clients". She's a legend!
Institute for Personal Growth
Institute for Personal Growth
PsychologistLCSWLPCLMFT
Dr Margaret Nichols is a pioneer and preeminent figure in the fields of LGBTQ+ and sex therapy. She has published countless articles, textbook chapters, and a book, and helped hundreds of clients from those communities and others over her 40+ year career.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.
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Margaret Nichols
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.
Photo of Margaret Nichols, PhD, Psychologist
Margaret Nichols
Psychologist, PhD

Location

Primary Location

Nichols Counseling and Psychotherapy

174 Van Horne Street

Jersey City, NJ 07304

Additional Location

Institute for Personal Growth

220 Ninth Street Jersey City NJ 07302

Highland Park, NJ 08904

(800) 379-9220
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I offer both virtual and in-person sessions, but I am only seeing new clients who fall within my specialty areas: sex therapy, and LGBTQ
Photo of Margaret Nichols, PhD, Psychologist
Margaret Nichols
Psychologist, PhD
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I offer both virtual and in-person sessions, but I am only seeing new clients who fall within my specialty areas: sex therapy, and LGBTQ
Photo of Margaret Nichols, PhD, Psychologist
Margaret Nichols
Psychologist, PhD