New to Grow
Hello, my name is Nichole Arnold-Minkley, and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCAS-A). I work with individuals, children, and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and medical-related stressors, and I specialize in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for children and adolescents. I also support military populations, LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and parents, providing a safe, supportive space to process challenges and build healthy coping skills. My goal is to help clients heal, grow, and develop tools to navigate life with confidence.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During your first session, we will spend time getting to know each other and discussing what brings you to therapy. I will ask questions about your background, current concerns, and what goals you hope to achieve through counseling. This session is also an opportunity for you to ask questions and share anything that feels important. My goal is to create a comfortable, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard and understood as we begin working together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
What stands out about my therapeutic approach is that I create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences. I use evidence-based approaches such as CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and person-centered therapy to help clients build practical coping skills and process difficult emotions. My goal is to help clients develop insight, strengthen resilience, and gain tools they can use in everyday life to improve their overall well-being.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is utilized to help the client identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and improve emotional regulation by understanding the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person-Centered Therapy was applied to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client felt heard, validated, and empowered in.
Trauma-Focused CBT
TF-CBT was used to assist the client in processing trauma and understanding how past experiences influence current thoughts and behaviors