Hello, I am a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania; I believe that there are solutions within us, and sometimes a guide is needed to unearth them.
I received a Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy from Mansfield University in 1992 and became a Board Certified in Music Therapy within the same year. In 1997 I completed a Masters of Arts with a concentration in Music Psychotherapy from Temple University. Seeking to find a balance between the arts and science, I returned to school for a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis through Penn State’s Worldwide Campus (2008) and a year later became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in expressive arts techniques with the guiding principles of trauma-informed care. I use specific therapy interventions, including the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music, the Mandala MARI Art technique, Positive Psychology, and Attachment-Based therapies. These techniques are woven together in a creative tapestry for individual growth and wellness. My areas of interest include: 1) Performance Anxiety; 2) Depression; 3) Sleep Disturbance; 4) Parent-Child Relational Problems; 5) Stress Management; 6) Compassion Fatigue; and 7) Vicarious Trauma
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, ADHD, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
PA LPC PC002294
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Nicole has been a great addition to my life over the past few months. I was in a bad place when we first started chatting and since then Nicole has listened deeply and focused on exactly what I am struggling with. You can tell she takes a personal investment and interest in her clients. I am lucky to have her as an ear and a shoulder. Highly recommended. Ask my friends lol
Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Nikki is the best , knows exactly what is going on with me very easy to talk to and always helpful
Written on Jul 18, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Nikki is great to work with. She has been super supportive and caring through hard times and always knows how to put things in perspective. I would recommend her to anybody!
Written on Nov 22, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 7 months
Nicole is absolutely wonderful and has been incredibly helpful. She has given me many resources to use in my mental health journey and helped facilitate many major breakthroughs.
Written on Jul 31, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 5 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue
I love this counselor and service
Written on Jul 19, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
I absolutely love my sessions with Nicole. She is very attentive and sweet. I have definitely made a lot of progress in my healing journey with Nicole’s help. She will have a place in my heart always for helping me with my anxiety, traumas and any issue that arises or I kept hiding for a long time. If you need help, I strongly recommend Nicole. You won’t be disappointed.
Written on Jul 18, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd