
Michigan
Nicolette Cheff, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
Nicolette Cheff, MSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a master’s degree in social work from Wayne State University in Detroit, Mi. Her emphasis is on children, youth, and families. She completed her bachelor’s degree in social work at Eastern Michigan university.
Nicolette has over 25 years of experience working with individuals and couples. She began her career working with children and families in school social work. Her areas of expertise include: family of origin and relationship issues, stress management, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and personal growth. She especially enjoys working with college students and young adults. Nicolette utilizes a multidimensional approach to therapy, exploring each individual’s biological, psychological and social needs. She desires to come along side others to assist them in healing from trauma, building self-worth, improving communication in their relationships, and reaching their goals.
Nicolette is an interactive, family-systems therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to evaluate each person within their environment, provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. In addition to private practice, Nicolette has served as a Mental Health Coordinator for various Intermediate School Districts serving school aged children. Her approach to working with children is to assist in developing healthy wellness life skills and coping strategies.
I work with
Accepted insurances
- 6 Degrees
- 90 Degree Benefits
- Aegis LLC
- Aetna/ First Health
- Aetna
- Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
- Aetna EAP
- Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
- American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
- Assured Benefit Administrators
- Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
- Christian Brothers Services
I specialize in
- Bisexual/Pansexual Allied
- Body Positivity
- Currently/Recently Incarcerated
- First Responders/Law Enforcement
- Gay Allied
- Healthcare Professionals
- Lesbian Allied
- Military/Veteran Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- Queer Allied
- Victim/Survivor of Abuse or Other Interpersonal Crime
- Behavior Therapy/Behavior Modification
Treatment approaches
- Behavior Therapy/Behavior Modification
- Cognitive Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Interpersonal
- Positive Psychology
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Brief Psychotherapy
- Family Systems
- Trauma Focused
Communities I work with
- Bisexual/Pansexual Allied
- Body Positivity
- Currently/Recently Incarcerated
- First Responders/Law Enforcement
- Gay Allied
- Healthcare Professionals
- Lesbian Allied
- Military/Veteran Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- Queer Allied
- Victim/Survivor of Abuse or Other Interpersonal Crime
Education
MSW
Wayne State UniversityGraduated 2001
2000 Eastern Michigan: BSW Bachelor in social work 2006 Oakland University: EdS Educational Specialist Degree 2008 Saginaw Valley Director of special education endorsement Administrator certification