About Me
I am a clinical counselor, specializing in trauma and addiction. I have 25 years of experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, verbal/emotional/physical/sexual abuse, and psychotic disorders.
My approach mirrors that of Thomas Szasz, MD, as he wrote in The Healing Word: Its Past, Present, and Future:
"Mental illness and psychotherapy are fictions. Neither exists. Only the patient, the therapist, and a particular relationship between them exist. Both participants are responsible moral agents. Each is existentially equal to the other, each influences the other, and each is responsible for his or her behavior. The therapist can neither cure the patient not make him or her sick. However, the patient can do both of these things -- for or to himself or herself-- by making use of the therapist's helping or harming
words (Bohart & Talman, 1996)." ... The expert's role is to engage the clients in a process of searching self-examination, with the aim of enabling them, if they so choose, to become more free and more responsible.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Licensing
LPCC #CCMH0085381 (Expires: 2022-09-30)
Reviews
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I have only had one session with Nicole. It went very well. I do think with future interactions I will continue to receive expert assistance with my issues.
Talking with Nicole is helping me very much!!
She is the best
Professional, respectful, and relatable. She makes me feel heard and understood.
Working with Nicole has been an amazing experience. I really appreciate how she listens and then feeds things back to me and questions me on challenges I’m dealing with. Look forward to continue this for as long as necessary. Very beneficial.
Nicole is amazing! Great listener and easy to talk to. I already feel like I have made positive progress in therapy after only 3 sessions with her.
Nicole is a wonderful listener and supporter of my goals. I look forward to checking in with her every week to reflect upon my progress - she motivates me on my path.
Nicole has been very helpful with my situation and has helped me overcome alot of challenges!
Nicole is awesome!