Individual, PACT Couple Therapist
About Nicole
I'm a licensed professional counselor and a licensed addictions counselor who has been practicing for the past 10 years. I'm very passionate about working with those who have been blindsided by grief, trauma, and addiction issues and assisting couples in working on their problems instead of one another.
I believe emotional pain dwells within the brain, nervous system, and the body so elements of effective treatment must include them as well. I don't think any single approach to therapy will be enough so I use my understanding of several ways of addressing issues to aid in collaborating with clients to best address their needs and aspirations.
What we know and understand about the nervous system also plays a significant part in how couples relate. As a Level 2 PACT therapist, I work with couples on how to communicate effectively, how to recognize each other’s cues and states, and how to foster a safe, supportive dynamic that’s not fueled by fear and guilt.
My approach is equal parts compassion, empathy, and confidence. Compassion for the emotional pain endured; empathy for the difficult circumstances faced amid life's disorienting sea-changes; confidence in clients' ability to refocus, regroup, and fight to live their best lives. Expect to be challenged. I treat all clients with respect tempered with honesty neatly wrapped in kindness with a bit of dry humor.
WONDERING IF WE WOULD BE A GOOD FIT?
I offer a complimentary 15 minute phone session, so that we can get to know one another and see if working together is a match for your needs. Please visit the links below to receive more details about the services I offer, to arrange a time to speak, and for further information.