LPC, 7 years of experience
New to Grow
Meet Nycole Mother to two bold, beautiful children. Wife to a wonderfully neuro-spicy husband. Avid plant lover and believer in growth; inside and out. Being a therapist isn’t just my career, it’s who I am. I’m deeply drawn to people who are ready to look inward, get honest, and do the hard, healing work of change. Many of my clients come to me feeling exhausted, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. They’ve carried trauma, ADHD, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or perfectionism for so long that it feels like part of who they are. Together, we slow things down. We look at what’s really happening beneath the overwhelm, whether it’s reactivity, shame, anxiety, or burnout- and we start rebuilding from there. My work focuses on helping you reconnect to your body, regulate your nervous system, and rediscover the parts of you that got lost in survival mode. Therapy with me isn’t passive. You’ll be challenged with compassion, supported in accountability, and encouraged to make small but meaningful shifts that align with the life you want to live. Because healing isn’t about becoming someone new- it’s about returning to yourself. As Abraham Maslow said, “One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.” If you’re ready to choose growth; to understand your mind, your emotions, and your patterns with clarity and compassion- let’s start the work together
In your first session, we’ll focus on getting to know you and what brought you to therapy. You’ll have a safe, judgment-free space to share your story, your struggles, and your goals. We’ll talk about your patterns, strengths, and challenges, and you’ll leave with a clear sense of how we’ll work together and the first steps toward growth.
At my core, I’m human first. I believe genuine connection is the most healing element in therapy, and research consistently supports that the strength of the therapeutic relationship predicts positive outcomes more than any single intervention or technique. My approach is relational, grounded, and intuitive. I draw from evidence-based practices and trauma-informed methods, but I use them flexibly to meet you where you are. Therapy with me is about understanding your patterns, regulating your nervous system, and building self-trust. Clients often describe me as both compassionate and direct. My goal isn’t to fix you, but to help you reconnect with your own strength, heal what’s been carried for too long, and move toward a more grounded, authentic version of yourself.
I’m best positioned to serve adults, especially women, who are ready to understand themselves on a deeper level and do the real work of growth. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck in cycles of anxiety, burnout, or self-doubt, and are tired of repeating the same patterns. I work well with individuals navigating ADHD, abuse and trauma, relationship stress, and self-esteem issues who are ready to stop surviving and start thriving. My clients are often insightful and motivated, even when they feel lost or disconnected. They’re balancing many roles as parents, partners, and professionals, and are looking for a space where they can be fully honest without judgment. Together, we focus on building emotional awareness, nervous system regulation, and self-trust so they can move through life with greater clarity, confidence, and calm.
I use trauma-informed care by creating a space where safety, trust, and choice come first. I recognize that behaviors often come from survival responses, not defiance, and I approach each person with curiosity rather than judgment. My goal is to help clients regain a sense of control, understand their nervous system, and build coping tools that work for their unique story and pace.
I use a psychodynamic approach by helping clients explore how past experiences, relationships, and unconscious patterns shape how they think, feel, and relate today. Together, we look beneath the surface to understand the “why” behind reactions and emotions, bringing insight that leads to lasting change. It’s less about quick fixes and more about uncovering the roots so healing can happen from the inside out.
I use an attachment-based approach by focusing on how early relationships shape the way we connect, trust, and feel safe with others today. In therapy, I work to create a secure and consistent space where clients can experience what healthy connection feels like. From there, we explore patterns in relationships, strengthen emotional awareness, and build the capacity for more secure, fulfilling bonds both in and outside the therapy room.
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients find balance between accepting themselves as they are and making meaningful changes. We focus on building concrete skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. I teach clients how to ride out intense emotions without getting swept away by them—and how to respond to life’s chaos with more awareness, stability, and self-compassion.
I use psychoeducation by helping clients understand what’s happening in their minds and bodies so they can feel more empowered in their healing. Whether it’s learning about the nervous system, attachment, or emotional regulation, I believe knowledge reduces shame and increases self-compassion. When clients understand why they feel or react a certain way, they gain the clarity and confidence to make real, lasting change.