I graduated with my undergraduate degree in psychology and my master’s degree in professional counseling, both from Lindenwood University. In my professional career, prior to being a therapist, I worked in the fields of vocational rehabilitation, pain management, drug and alcohol addiction, and applied behavior analysis. My practicum for my Master’s degree was completed at Northwest High School, where I held group sessions for at-risk youth and provided individual crisis counseling to students. I was a professor of undergraduate introductory psychology at Jefferson College and continue to see clients through my private practice.
Our problems, concerns and struggles in life often cannot be reduced to a simple diagnosis. As human beings navigating a constantly evolving and sometimes difficult world, we are accumulations of our experiences, patterns, skills, and desires. We sometimes need to enhance our abilities to cope or gain insight through seeing a different perspective, but we all have the innate ability to grow and heal ourselves. As a therapist, my goal is to assist you in attaining your desired outcomes and reaching a point of contentment in your life.
I work with a variety of individuals in an effort to help them sort through their thoughts, identify their feelings, and honor their present experience. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy, incorporating person-centered and solution-focused models, as well as Gestalt’s techniques, and ACT to empower and challenge my clients to reach their goals.
While the needs that I see are varied, acceptance, understanding, and intentional focus on growth make my approach universally applicable. I hope that my studies and passion can help you on your journey to attain the calm, light, and fulfilling life we all work for and deserve. Take care and be well!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Nicole is a really good listener. It's been hard for me to find a therapist I click with. She is down to earth, energetic, and has a great vibe about her. I am learning more about myself and effective ways to cope.
Written on Jul 25, 2023 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
started a year ago. i was barely welling to talk at all. a year later, i can’t wait for our live-sessions to tell her whats going-on. she has been a really good companion through this journey. somehow, somewhere at a certain point we made therapy fun . i take her insights into real consideration since they helped me more than i can even begin to write about. i’m only gonna say : i’m so glad, happy & proud that i’ve been working with her & i can count on her to be around when i need guidance. in my book she is good people
Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd
I wouldn't and couldn't wish for someone else.
Written on Apr 11, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
I have been working with Nicole for several months and our sessions have only been getting better as she more fully understands my story. She has gone above and beyond for me with supplying resources for my religious and faith journey, as well as helped me develop the confidence I need to tackle some family issues head on. Our weekly video sessions are packed full of helpful discussion and actionable advice, and our instant messages between sessions have been very supportive of the work I’m doing. Nicole has supported me through some very difficult decisions and is helping me grow into a healthier and happier person.
Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I like the way she hear what I say and asks questions that helps focus on the parts I may be missing myself. There isn't anything she hasn't been able to understand and help me with and I'm grateful for her and the way she practices aiding my self development and self exploring
Written on Apr 04, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
I feel incredibly lucky to have found Nicole. After a couple of failed attempts with therapists on here before, Nicole has shown me nothing but care and compassion. Nicole guides me through my emotions during therapy and helps me set really achievable goals throughout our sessions.
Written on Nov 22, 2021 after therapy with Nicole for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and bipolar disorder