Nancy Van Aman , LCSW

Nancy Van Aman is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away and supports those exploring motivation and professional coaching. Nancy centers the conversation on the client's own story and strengths. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to make beginning that work straightforward and doable.

Nancy uses clear, goal-oriented methods to address day-to-day problems and deeper emotional pain. She often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with workable alternatives. Mindfulness practices are used to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation in stressful moments.

For people processing trauma or intense memories, she incorporates eye movement desensitization and reprocessing to reduce the hold those memories have on daily life. Motivational interviewing is used when someone wants to build momentum toward concrete changes, such as career moves or healthier habits.

Sessions are practical and collaborative. Nancy helps clients break large problems into small steps and track progress over time. She also brings coaching tools to help people set and reach personal and professional goals.

Based in Florida, Nancy works with adults who want clear strategies and steady support while facing change. Conversations are in plain language and focused on what the person needs now and next.

Approaches that translate to online care

Nancy commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test out new ways of thinking and acting; this method works well for anxiety, mood concerns, and everyday stress. She also offers eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for people who are processing distressing memories and want a structured way to reduce their intensity. Mindfulness therapy is part of her toolbox to teach simple attention and breathing skills that lower reactivity and improve focus.

Choosing the best approach is a team effort. She will talk with each person about goals, history, and what methods feel most comfortable. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust as progress is made so the work stays relevant and manageable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video sessions let the therapist and client work more like an in-person appointment. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Messaging and live chat allow brief check-ins or flexible scheduling during busy weeks. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while juggling work, family, and other commitments.