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My name is Nicole (she/her) and I work as a Mental Health Counselor in Washington state. I work to hold space for others in their development of mental wellness and self-discovery.
I believe therapy should be strength-based and dynamic, to identify negative thinking and create new empowering narratives for healing. My method of treatment pulls from various evidence-based practices to help adults impacted by eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and identity crisis. I have earned my Masters in Community Counseling from Seattle University and am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I am here to help guide your self-reflection to establish a healthy relationship with mind and body. Our work together will be a collaboration, and I strive to be conscious of cultural and spiritual values and adapt therapy to best fit each unique individual.
Some interests that have been key to my wellness are enjoying the outdoors, painting, traveling, dance studios, and nurturing relationships with family and friends. I hope to empower you in incorporating self care practices as well, and will encourage self compassion exercises in our sessions. (The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive by Kristin Neff).
The path to recovery may feel isolating and daunting; by seeking out help I applaud you for taking the first step. I look forward being a part of your journey working towards your healing and peace.
Professional experience
3yrs in practice
Trauma, AbuseEating disordersSelf esteem, MotivationBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Body image, Co-morbidity, Eating and food-related issues, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Nicole Ford (she/her). We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Nicole is so helpful and supportive. I feel she understands my goals and has played a critical role in my self discovery. She is flexible and makes therapy easy.
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Nicole is a fantastic therapist. She is a great listener and offers good tools to help focus on self care.
Written on Oct 28, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, and compassion fatigue
I just ended my fifth session with Nicole, and I have already been given numerous realizations and growth opportunities. She has this amazing ability to provide you a safe space to work through your experiences and emotions while also giving you these beautiful observations that give you those "light bulb" moments. I cannot recommend her enough!
Written on Jul 26, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
I am grateful for Nicole’s guidance— she helped create a space for me to feel safe and ready to share my story
Written on Jul 15, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Nicole has been wonderful at handling the fast pace I needed when it comes to therapy. I have a lot of things going on and she's been super supportive and helpful with not only me working through my issues, but also supporting me through my current stressful events. I appreciate how flexible she is and how she has a variety of tools to help me handle whatever issue has come up.
Written on Jul 06, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
So sweet and very attentive. She helped me through some very tremendous struggles and showed me care, empathy, and kindness at every point. I’ve grown so much while working with her and am so grateful for everything she’s done for me
Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Nicole is the best therapist I have ever worked with! She’s so encouraging, Kind, supportive and helps me find solutions and set attainable goals for myself.
Written on May 20, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
My time with Nicole has been invaluable. I am grateful that she is the first therapist I have had. It made me reluctance to therapy much better. She has been a vital resource to help me think through and process many life changes. Time with her has made me wish that I started therapy much sooner!
Written on Apr 19, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Nicole has been a fantastic counselor and has taken the time to understand and validate my feelings. She isn’t scared to tell me when i might be in the wrong or to suggest that it might not be the way i think it is. She is great!
Written on Feb 25, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I am so grateful for Nicole.
When we awarded a year ago I could barely function or make it through the day because I was struggling with very frequent and severe panic attacks and depression symptoms due to C-PTSD.
Now I am here a year later, with only the occasional anxiety attack, establishing healthy boundaries in my new and existing relationships, and actually feeling hope for the future.
Nicole has been supportive, flexible, and has truly gone above and beyond in her support.
I am SO lucky I was matched with her!!!
Written on Jan 04, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
My therapist is fantastic; I do hope you all aren’t really assessing your therapists with a lax 1-10 scale? That scares me like online therapy shouldn’t.
Written on Nov 15, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 11 months
I love better help and love Nicole! I began session because I needed a way to help myself learn how to listen to myself and give myself permission to have my own feelings. I really enjoy the space and timing of the sessions and hope you find what you’re looking for.
Written on Jul 28, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
She's great, helps me feel comfortable and understood.
Written on May 13, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Nicole is a wonderful counselor. She actively listens with a sympathetic ear and non-judgmental mind. She offers guidance, tools and support that are in line with my needs and goals. She’s not afraid to challenge my perspective of a situation when necessary, but does so in a kind and caring way. It is easy to see that she is passionate about her profession and honestly cares about partnering with clients to help them overcome struggles and improve their lives. She is helping me become the most authentic version of myself. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking counseling.
Written on Apr 20, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
She is very polite and understands what I'm saying, although I requested another language since my English is not fluent in expressing my feelings. But Nicole completely understood me and my feelings, and it was beneficial for me to overcome my issues.
Written on Jan 05, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and adhd
She's a good listener, gives her assessments and she's honest or at least I tell her to be. I'm glad to be working with her!
Written on Dec 10, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I've only just started with Nicole, but I'm already impressed and very excited to see how we work together.
Written on Dec 06, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Nicole is does a really good job at listening and validating what thoughts and feelings while also challenging me every season!
Written on Dec 04, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
I absolutely love working with Nicole! She’s one of the most compassionate people I have ever came across in my life and I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with her. I am making so much progress in my life and this year is definitely ending on a good note for me!
Talking with her is like talking with a loving friend, who’s there for me, who’s going to support and encourage me with compassion, patience and understanding.
Every session and interaction is beyond what I could’ve imagined a counseling sessions could be, and I always leave the session feeling confident, and uplifted. Thank you Nicole.
Written on Dec 03, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I've felt very supported in getting through a rough transition at work.
Written on Dec 03, 2020 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
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