Hello, my name is Nicole, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC) in the state of Florida. I have been working in this field for over 25 years and really enjoy what I do. I consider myself to be easy-going and empathetic. I listen without judgement and my number one priority is to ensure a safe and healthy therapeutic environment for my clients. I am the mother of a 10-year-old son and am married. Both my husband and our son have ADHD and Dyslexia. I have found myself saying, “I am a mom, and I get it,” a lot these days.
Early in my career I worked with victims of domestic violence (men, women, and children). I have also worked with children, teenagers, and adults with developmental disabilities. I have done intensive in-home therapy for children and teenagers who were at risk of out of home placement. During that time, I also worked closely with parents and caregivers for support. I enjoyed these positions very much.
Eventually I began working in the field of forensic therapy and pursued this for a few years. This involved working with clients in the Department of Corrections, both teenagers and adults. I have experience working in a high-level juvenile detention center as well as prison. Eventually I found my way to substance abuse. I have worked at a dual diagnosis rehabilitation center and now I work alongside doctors at a medical facility that provides medically assisted treatment to individuals addicted to opiates. I also work with individuals with other various substance use disorders and just simply mental health diagnosis. Every step that I have taken has led me to this platform. I am very excited and honored to be able to serve you in a telehealth setting.
My clinical focus is on Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I also pull from other evidenced based models. We are all different and do not fit into the same therapeutic treatment mold.
I have an array of diagnosis I have worked with ~ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Developmental Disabilities, Grief / Loss (Bereavement) as well as various personality disorders. I also understand chronic pain, and some of the challenges this brings to day-to-day living. I enjoy working with all age groups and do not shy away from difficult and challenging situations. I feel that we all need someone to talk to and to listen to us. I also feel that we all would benefit by having someone walk alongside us while we figure out how to be the best version of ourselves.
I would be honored to meet you and hear your story.
Additional areas of focus: Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH22791