My name is Nicole Bakewell, and I was born in New York City but spent most of my childhood growing up in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. From an early age, I have always had a passion for helping others and making a meaningful difference in their lives.
Throughout my professional career, I have had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families in a variety of clinical settings, including community mental health and telehealth services. These experiences have strengthened my understanding that every person has a unique story, and therapy should be tailored to their individual needs, experiences, and goals.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and attachment-focused interventions. I believe meaningful healing begins with feeling genuinely seen, heard, understood, and accepted without judgment.
I strive to create a warm, compassionate, and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable exploring difficult emotions, recognizing unhealthy patterns, and developing the tools necessary to navigate life's challenges. My approach combines empathy and understanding with honesty, encouragement, and gentle accountability.
I see my role as walking alongside you throughout your healing journey, helping you gain greater self-awareness, strengthen relationships, build emotional resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, my goal is to help you feel empowered to move forward with confidence and hope.
I look forward to getting to know you, understanding your story, and working together toward a healthier, more balanced, and fulfilling life.
Professional experience
8 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Depression
Additional areas of focus:LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Nicole is excellent. She really knows how to ask the right questions, she validates me and has helped me think in such a novel, life changing way. I love her. Absolutely 10/10 would recommend!!!!
Written on Jul 16, 2026 after therapy with Nicole for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Nicole has been phenomenal to work with. She listens and challenges me when I need it. I've grown with her so much over the years.
Written on Apr 10, 2026 after therapy with Nicole for 4 years and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Nicole is personable and puts me at ease! I really like her style and look forward to seeing her.
Written on Jan 26, 2026 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
She heard me and made me feel heard
Written on Jan 21, 2026 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Nicole is a great therapist who is very understanding and intuitive to help me discover what’s blocking me in some ways as well as how to work through difficult situations.
Written on Jul 23, 2025 after therapy with Nicole for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Great therapist
Written on Jul 18, 2025 after therapy with Nicole for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
So far I really like working with Nicole, I’ve never looked forward to crying or contemplating difficult topics more!
Written on Jul 08, 2025 after therapy with Nicole for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very insightful, smart, and intelligent. Easy to talk to and just all around good at her job. Definitely recommend
Written on Jun 03, 2025 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
She's amazing !
Written on Feb 27, 2025 after therapy with Nicole for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Nicole is an amazing person who is very patient, understanding, and kind. She always responds and is very kind with the circumstances given to her. Very amazing person :)
Written on Feb 14, 2025 after therapy with Nicole for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Kind sincere helpful and honest. Very nice to speak to, I look forward to my sessions.
Written on Nov 24, 2024 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
It has been helpful to have Nicole as a therapist. She respects what my issues are and she is comforting with her support. Her expertise has helped me understand certain things that happen even after her sessions. She offers advice ahead of time as far as what reactions may come of certain topics and prepares me for what is to come and that has helped tremendously.
Written on Oct 31, 2024 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Nicole is really great at asking you questions to get you to think about your intentions in situations. She reminded me that I should be mindful of setting boundaries in relationships to have success in the future.
Written on Sep 23, 2024 after therapy with Nicole for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She listens to me and gives me the best advice when I need it. She also tells me that I did good on certain things and gives me stuff to read on what I can do to help my mental issues. She is an amazing therapist.
Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Nicole has been very supportive and has guided me trough my situation. She has provided me with tools to find solutions and to manage anxiety.
Written on Jun 28, 2024 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Nicole is a great listener and offers helpful advice. She is very understanding when my physical health problems interfere with my therapy schedule.
Written on Jun 24, 2024 after therapy with Nicole for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
We have had two sessions and I am working through some heavy events. Nicole seems confident and grounded and that makes me feel like breakthrough is possible.
Written on Jun 18, 2024 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I am grateful to have a therapist like Nicole. She has made me feel comfortable and free to talk about issues I haven’t talked about ever. She is knowledgeable about therapy and what could help a person struggling with all different types of things. I am grateful!
Written on May 20, 2024 after therapy with Nicole for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I am just starting work with Nicole after a year and a half away. I recall her being very helpful.
Written on Mar 28, 2024 after therapy with Nicole for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Before working with Nicole, I had known for a long time that I needed therapy but was always daunted by the thought. She has worked to calm those fears, challenged me, and helped me to work through the years of repressed memories and emotions. Crazy to me that it's only been four months, feels like it's been much longer! Would absolutely recommend her!
Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Nicole for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Nicole is doing a great job with helping me through my transition. We talk the real talk and we're not afraid to get down to the dirt of what an experience like transitioning can offer. I'm greatful for her abilities in being able to help me in my time of need. It's a tough road to travel and Nicole is right there with me. Every step of the way. Thank you Nicole!!!
Written on Nov 03, 2023 after therapy with Nicole for 1 month
Nicole is incredible! She’s the reason why my outlook on life has changed. She’s everything you could want and need in a therapist. I will never stop singing her praises.
Written on Oct 18, 2023 after therapy with Nicole for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Nicole is an awesome therapist and truly cares!
Written on Sep 18, 2023 after therapy with Nicole for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and adhd
Nicole has truly changed my life and taught me how to cope with anxiety and depression. I couldn’t recommend her more!
Written on Sep 17, 2023 after therapy with Nicole for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
Nicole is incredibly helpful in offering insight and keeping me accountable. I have really enjoyed her help and expertise.
Written on Aug 21, 2023 after therapy with Nicole for 6 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Nicole is such a blessing! Professional, real, non-judgmental. Exactly what I’d hoped& prayed for. She’s a tremendous help in my trauma healing
Written on Jul 01, 2023 after therapy with Nicole for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Nicole is great! She’s very empathetic but has a firm delivery which I appreciate. She has given me invaluable tools to deal with my anxiety.
Written on Mar 29, 2023 after therapy with Nicole for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
After going through a series of therapists for various reasons, I finally got to meet Nicole. She has been such an amazing support in my life at such a difficult time. She is responsive and provides a comfortable space which allows me to think clearly and find a solution. Nicole is resourceful and I enjoy the materials/worksheets she recommends. Truly love working with Nicole.
Written on Mar 28, 2023 after therapy with Nicole for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She is very attentive to my needs and respect s my issues and boundaries
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Nicole for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Nicole is absolutely fantastic. She is always prompt in our sessions and listens without judgment. She helps you at your pace and continues to be encouraging. She has a great sense of humor.
Written on Feb 04, 2023 after therapy with Nicole for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, and adhd
Nicole is probably the best therapist I have ever had. She is always there for me and responds as quickly as possible.
Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with Nicole for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
I did not have any expectations for when I started my therapy journey but I am so glad to have Nicole in my life. Having someone who’s looking from outside the box and sees things that you don’t and gives you help with your processing of triggers is priceless.
Written on Jan 02, 2023 after therapy with Nicole for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Excelent
Written on Dec 16, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, and adhd
Nicole is caring, listens and provides solid advice and guidance.
Written on Nov 19, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
Amazing therapist!
Written on Oct 29, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
She’s awesome sauce
Written on Oct 20, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Very genuine & helpful!
Written on Oct 13, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very relatable and comforting
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Nicole is compassionate and understanding. She has helped guide me through a difficult time in my life and I sincerely couldn't be more grateful.
Written on Sep 25, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Nicole has been a great help! Very supportive and understanding and so much applicable advice. I highly recommend speaking with her!
Written on Sep 03, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
Very professional and does a great job of responding and helping with my needs
Written on Aug 31, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Nicole is great, I am so very blessed to have her listen to me and help me on our sessions.
Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is great !
Written on Jul 06, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and relationship issues
Nicole had been a Godsend. She’s so kind, thoughtful, and patient. She meets me where I’m at in my journey/struggles but also knows how to gently push me to go deeper and be vulnerable. All while being so supportive and provides practical strategies to work on to grow and heal.
Written on May 21, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, and family conflicts
Nicole has been a great help with my anxiety, depression, and confidence. She really does care.
Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, family conflicts, adhd, anger management, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and coaching
Great therapist with amazing advice
Written on Apr 29, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 9 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Nicole has a great way of making you you feel heard, and suggesting things in a way, but still allowing you to be in control. I have never been to therapy, but definitely won't be switching therapist, because of the help Nicole has been. She responds to messages timely.
Written on Apr 14, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Nicole is excellent at her job. Her extensive knowledge in her field is the best I’ve come across.
Written on Apr 05, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Nicole is so professional and friendly during therapy. I feel safe in her presence , held and listened to. She understands my concerns and discussing my concerns with her always leads to further thought and break through moments.
Written on Mar 04, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 8 months on issues concerning grief, self esteem, and anger management
I’m only 3 sessions in with Nicole but she’s a breath of fresh air for me. Straightforward, kind, an amazing listener and uses relatable personal experiences to ease my anxieties. I was really struggling before I found Nicole and the last couple of weeks have been positive and calming. I highly recommend Nicole and look forward to more sessions with her!
Written on Feb 22, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Nicole is fantastic! I couldn't ask for a better therapist. She's intuitive, relatable, grounded and she offers a variety of tools to help. Books, journals, articles, and special assignment. I definitely feel that she is there for me.
Written on Feb 18, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 4 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Nicole is great! She truly takes time to understand me and make sure that I am making progress. I look forward to my sessions with her!
Written on Feb 11, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 2 months
Always friendly and a great listener :)
Written on Jan 06, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Nicole is able to offer lots of ways for me to take everything step by step for me to continue on my mental health journey.
Written on Dec 08, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have just started therapy once again after a traumatic experience in a previous office. I already feel confident and comfortable with Nicole even after our first visit.
Written on Dec 07, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ad
Nicole within 30 minutes knew my issues and helped me through them! Things I held onto for 40 years x
Written on Nov 28, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and anger management
Finding Nicole and the therapy process very helpful In my early stages. Very supportive and comforting.
Written on Nov 18, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Nicole has been very helpful to me, she uses techniques that I've used before with other therapists and I'm finding her sessions to be so helpful.
Written on Oct 13, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I have tried a couple different therapists, and Nicole is the only one I’ve ever felt has really “clicked”. She listens to me, understands my concerns, voices her opinions, but most importantly never ever makes me feel stupid or silly for anything I’m ever feeling. She is a god send and I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Oct 07, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
So far, Nicole has really been a help to me. It feels nice speaking to someone that understands me and is willing to help me find a resolution.
Written on Sep 03, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Nicole is really knowledgeable and actively listens to you and your needs. :) I’ve been enjoying working with her!
Written on Aug 10, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Nicole is patient and listens. After one session I already seemed to have a gained a lot of confident in myself which is my ultimate goal. What’s most important is my mind is clear and calm. The questions she asked me on my first session helped me to personally overcome any issues I may come across throughout my day.
Written on Jul 25, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I really like her. She great and is very helpful.
Written on Jul 02, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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