Nancy Van Aman, LCSW

Nancy Van Aman is a Florida licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She frames the work around each person’s strengths and goals so clients feel heard and supported. Her approach is practical and conversational. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also draws on mindfulness practices to help people stay grounded in difficult moments. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is one tool she may use for trauma work when appropriate. Clients can expect a collaborative process focused on clear goals. Sessions often include problem-solving, skill-building, and tailored coaching to address career or life transitions. The Gottman Method and motivational interviewing are used as part of communication and change-focused work when relevant. Nancy’s style emphasizes small, achievable steps. She helps people build confidence and routines that reduce overwhelm. For someone facing a midlife crisis or major transition, the work centers on clarifying values and creating a practical plan forward. She supports people who are navigating caregiver stress, relationship patterns such as codependency, postpartum and mood concerns, panic symptoms, and feelings of isolation. Conversations are straightforward, with tools and exercises to practice between sessions.

How these approaches can work for you online

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change how you feel. It is often used for anxiety, mood challenges, and breaking repetitive patterns that make life harder.

EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, is a method used to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories. It can help people who are managing past trauma that still affects daily life.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness. These skills can help with stress, panic, and persistent worry.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to learn about needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will try methods that fit the situation and adjust as progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around a busy schedule and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to have brief check-ins during a workday or to stay consistent while managing family and job duties. Because the biography did not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking so sessions match your routine.