Meet Nicole Tholmer, LPC, a compassionate licensed professional counselor who specializes in helping adults navigate and heal from childhood trauma and adversity. With a deep understanding of the lasting impact early experiences can have, Nicole employs a tailored approach, leveraging cognitive behavioral techniques to empower her clients. She is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment, working collaboratively with each individual to unlock their potential for growth and healing. Nicole is committed to guiding her clients through their unique journeys, helping them transform past challenges into stepping stones for resilience, well-being, and fulfillment.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session, we'll focus on getting to know each other. You'll share what's been tough for you, whether it's work, personal goals, relationships, or family issues, and we'll talk about how past experiences might be affecting these areas. Together, we'll set goals for what you want to achieve through therapy. We'll also make sure we're a good fit. It's important you feel comfortable with me as your therapist, so feel free to ask any questions about how I work. This session is about building trust and making sure you're in the right place to start your journey toward feeling better.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

What sets me apart is my unique blend of patience and firsthand experience with trauma survival. I understand the journey of overcoming trauma because I've walked that path myself. This allows me to bring a deep level of empathy and insight to our work together. My patience ensures that we progress at a pace that feels comfortable for you, honoring your individual needs and healing process every step of the way. With me as your therapist, you'll find a safe space where you can explore your challenges without judgment, knowing that I'm here to support you wholeheartedly on your journey toward healing and growth.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Your dream client is a working professional who, on the surface, appears to have it all together. Yet, beneath their successful exterior, they find themselves inexplicably stuck. Despite their accomplishments in the workplace, they're struggling with an invisible barrier that hampers progress in other vital areas of their life—be it in their personal goals, social relationships, or family dynamics. This stagnation has a root that they might not initially recognize: unresolved trauma from their past. This individual is highly motivated and values personal development; they're introspective and have begun to realize that their past experiences are casting a long shadow over their present and future. They're ready to confront these challenges head-on but are looking for guidance and strategies to navigate this complex journey. They seek a therapeutic partnership where they can explore and understand the impact of their childhood trauma, learn coping mechanisms, and employ practical tools to break free from the patterns holding them back. Your dream client is not just looking for temporary fixes but is deeply invested in embarking on a transformative path toward healing, growth, and fulfillment across all aspects of their life.

About Nicole Tholmer