Hi! My name is Nichola, I am licensed in New Jersey with 6 years of professional work experience. I'm a LCSW and LCADC. I have experience and extensive training assisting clients with psychotic disorders (schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder), postpartum depression, and substance use disorders. In addition, I also assist clients with stress and anxiety, PTSD, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence building techniques. I am also trained in treating first responders and active services members and retired military veterans. I believe everyone has strengths that will assist each individual client in recovery while overcoming the things that challenge them. I believe in a judgement and stigma free environment. Our session is your safe space to discuss issues you are experiencing. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes a lot of courage! I will help assist you on your journey to recovery from mental health issues, substance use, or both. I look forward to working with you!
Please note, I make every attempt to respond to messages as soon as possible. However, I will respond within 24 hours. I provide evening and weekend hours (day/evening) only.
Additional areas of focus: Attachment issues, Body image, Co-morbidity, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, First Responder Issues, Guilt and shame, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NJ LCSW 44SC06271400
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So relieved to have someone who understands me and gives me real, practical advice on how to improve.
Written on May 11, 2024 after therapy with Nichola for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Nichola is a great therapist who has been very helpful!
Written on Mar 11, 2024 after therapy with Nichola for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Although my thoughts may be scattered, Nichola listens closely, helps me identify what I can control, and provides new strategies and encouragement. She is very realistic and I appreciate her deep understanding of how trauma can affect you in different situations.
Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Nichola for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
I love her!! She's like an old friend, I am staying because of her!
Written on Feb 01, 2024 after therapy with Nichola for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes