I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Illinois and California. I have over 10 years of professional counseling work experience and another 10 years of work with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the National Center for PTSD. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, grief and loss, LGBTQ related concerns, life changes, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have knowledge, ability and interest in working with trauma recovery and military service related coping skills needs. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy
CA LPCC 18901
IL LCPC 180.005462
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Nicole is an exceptional therapist. They are empathetic, attentive, and genuinely listen without judgment. Working with Nicole has helped me better understand where I’m coming from and why I feel the way I do. It’s incredibly reassuring to have someone I trust and feel safe talking to, and that has made a real difference in my healing process.
Written on Apr 22, 2026 after therapy with Nicole for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Nicole Martin listens well and conveys compassion and support. She is a wonderful therapist.
Written on Mar 26, 2026 after therapy with Nicole for 5 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties
Super compassionate and easy to talk to.
Written on Mar 24, 2026 after therapy with Nicole for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Nicky is wonderful! I am so grateful for her help.
Written on Jan 20, 2026 after therapy with Nicole for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Nicky is very attentive and engaging. I truly feel like she hears me. I look forward to our meetings, which for me is surprising and a very good thing
Written on Dec 13, 2025 after therapy with Nicole for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Nicky (Nicole) is wonderful. I feel heard and seen, safe and comfortable, and look forward to our meetings.
Written on Dec 07, 2025 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes