Nicole Sears
Hey, I’m Nicole! I’m passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where you can feel seen, understood, and empowered to grow. My therapeutic style is both straightforward and compassionate. I believe in being honest and clear while approaching each person with warmth, empathy, and respect for their unique experiences. I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches, including a Christian worldview, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Brainspotting. I tailor each session to your individual needs, recognizing that healing is not a one-size-fits-all process. Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, or life transitions, I’ll walk alongside you as we identify your strengths, develop coping strategies, and explore new possibilities for your story.
My goal is to support you in finding both resilience and relief—so you can move toward a life that feels more grounded, meaningful, and authentically yours.
I believe meaningful growth begins when you feel safe enough to be yourself. My goal is to help you recognize patterns, build resilience, and develop tools to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I strive to create an environment where you feel supported while also being encouraged to grow. Outside of work, I would describe myself as a Type B personality. I’m laid-back, flexible, and approachable, and I value finding balance amid life’s demands. I love spending time with my golden retriever and appreciating the little things that bring joy to everyday life. One of my favorite places to recharge is the beach. I find something deeply healing about the sound of the waves, the openness of the shoreline, and the reminder that life moves in seasons. For me, the beach represents peace, reflection, and the opportunity to begin again. You don’t have to have everything figured out before starting therapy. You are welcome to show up exactly as you are!
First session
You will come and complete the intake the first session. This is where we will get to explore the presenting issues and help us develop a plan moving forward. This session is about an hour long and often feels much more structured than ongoing sessions.
Strengths
One of my greatest strengths is my ability to listen to what clients are sharing and understand the bigger picture of their experiences. I work to connect the different pieces of what a client is experiencing so that we can better understand their needs, challenges, and goals together. I also use a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet each client where they are. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor therapy to the individual, their experiences, and what works best for them. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and individualized space where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped to make meaningful changes.
Ideal clients
My Ideal clients are ages 6–65 navigating ADHD, trauma, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or executive functioning challenges. Using a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-supportive approach, treatment focuses on honoring each client’s unique strengths, learning style, and nervous system needs. Support includes developing coping skills, improving emotional regulation, strengthening relationships, increasing self-esteem, and creating practical systems for everyday success. Services are tailored for children, teens, adults, and families seeking compassionate, individualized care. Clients often benefit from a supportive space to process past experiences, reduce overwhelm, improve focus and communication, and build healthier patterns that promote resilience, confidence, healing, and long-term personal growth.
Treatment methods
Christian Counseling
In my work I combine psychological approaches (CBT, DBT skills, trauma-informed care, attachment-focused work, and solution-focused/narrative techniques) with clients’ Christian beliefs when that is important to them.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Over the years, I’ve used CBT both as a stand-alone treatment and integrated with other approaches such as trauma-focused care, attachment-based therapy, and experiential methods like Brainspotting.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I often blend DBT skills into other approaches I use, such as CBT, trauma-focused therapy, and Brainspotting, tailoring interventions to each client’s unique needs.
Narrative
This method is especially powerful for individuals who feel defined by trauma, mental health challenges, or negative labels, as it creates space to separate their identity from their problems and author new, empowering narratives.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is a practical, strengths-based approach to counseling that focuses on where you want to go rather than staying stuck in what’s gone wrong. Together, we identify what’s already working, clarify your goals, and take small, realistic steps toward meaningful change. This approach is empowering, hopeful, and often shorter-term, helping you move forward with confidence and clarity.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Christian
White
Woman
Top specialties
ADHD
Spirituality
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anxiety
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Grief
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Elders (65 and above)
Individual Therapy
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Doesn't specialize in
Couples Counseling
Family Conflict
Family Therapy
Licensed in
IndianaLicense 34009930A