Nikki Bonter, LMSW Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan

Online Therapy, MI
Prefers Female Patients

About Nikki Bonter

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a proud member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), with over 20 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, youth, children, and families across diverse settings, including social service agencies, medical clinics, schools, universities (MSU), and hospitals.

My experience includes working with children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced trauma, as well as those managing behavioral challenges at home or in school. I also have specialized training in supporting children, youth, and young adults with developmental disabilities—particularly Autism.

I am certified in EMDR and have witnessed firsthand how this intervention can create meaningful and lasting change. Additionally, I am certified in Project ImPACT, a parent-mediated intervention that helps caregivers support their young child’s language, social engagement, play, and imitation skills.

My areas of special interest include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, life transitions, and grief and loss. I approach therapy from a strength-based and client-centered perspective, working collaboratively with each client to help them achieve their goals of self-actualization and empowerment.

I am committed to serving and learning from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, spirituality, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, age, or economic status.

Additional Certificates

National Association of Social Workers Certified in Project ImPACT - A parent coaching program for parents and their children with Autism or other Developmental Disorder teaching language, play, and imitation skills.

Appointment Types

Individual CounselingFamily Therapy (Adults)Family Therapy

Accepted Insurances

Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Care NetworkCarelon/Beacon Health OptionsHAPHumana Military (Tricare East)McLarenMedicareMultiPlanPriority HealthOptum/United Healthcare/United Behavioral HealthAetna/First HealthCofinityCigna/EvernorthBlue Cross Blue Shield MedicareCash (Not Using Insurance)Humana MedicareEAPBehavioral Health Systems

Specializing In

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Anxiety
Autism Spectrum/Asperger's
Depression
Grief and Bereavement
Parenting
School or College Stress
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
Humanistic
Relationship/Family Stress
General Behavioral Issues
Agoraphobia
Panic Attacks
Social Anxiety
Phobias
Financial Stress
Work or Career Stress
ADHD/ADD
Self-Harm (Cutting, etc.)
BullyingLife TransitionsInsomniaStressBisexual/Pansexual AlliedBlind/Visually ImpairedBody PositivityCancer AlliedGay AlliedIntersex AlliedLesbian AlliedNon-Binary AlliedQueer AlliedTransgender AlliedMilitary/Veteran AlliedApplied Behavioral AnalysisCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)ExistentialPerson-CenteredChronic PainEmotion Freedom Technique/TappingCompassion FocusedCulturally SensitivePositive PsychologyTrauma FocusedPlay TherapyInterpersonalMood DisorderBipolarBrief PsychotherapyBIPOC AlliedHealthcare ProfessionalsLGBTQIA+ AlliedVictim/Survivor of Abuse or Other Interpersonal CrimeBehavior Therapy/Behavior ModificationGestaltPostpartum/Perinatal DepressionPremenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), PMSAnger ManagementOppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)Eating DisorderHospital Discharge - AnxietyHospital Discharge - Alcohol/Drug/Substance UseObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Substance-Related and Addictive DisordersAlcohol, Drugs or Substance UseCo-Occurring/Dual DiagnosisSuicidal IdeationTrauma-RelatedBody ImageBody DysmorphiaAlzheimer'sSensory ProcessingEncopresis/SoilingBedwetting (Enuresis)Solution Focused TherapyCognitive TherapyConduct or Impulse Control Problems