Hello! My name is Nicole and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with four years of experience. I focus on collaborating with clients and meeting them where they are at in their journey. Using a strength-based trauma informed approach to therapy I work with clients to find and master skills that can help make life a little better.
I earned my Masters in Social Work from New York University and a law degree from Rutgers University. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I have worked with a wide variety of clients from all different ages, backgrounds and orientations, in different settings including, but not limited to schools and outpatient clinics. My experience includes working with adults with severe mental illness, children and families with trauma and those experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, Depression and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). My expertise includes working with teenagers with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Motivational Interviewing.
Before I became a therapist, I was a lawyer working in the nonprofit world representing children in abuse and neglect cases, advocating for adults facing evictions and helping individuals obtain restraining orders from abusers or divorces. I have always been dedicated to helping people find their way during difficult times.
I approach counseling from a holistic point of view to help clients get the services and support they need. My style is warm, honest, and non-judgmental. I welcome the opportunity to work together.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD
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