Nicole.

As a person I am laid back, casual, and deeply feeling. As a therapist I describe myself as a lover of revealing connections, passionate perspective changer, and compassionately curious.

In therapy, I am open, transparent, and authentic. My experiences with feelings things deeply, being misunderstood, with food and my body have shaped my academic pursuits and areas of expertise. I firmly believe that we can heal through therapy and learn to accept the parts of ourselves we keep hidden, however, therapy is not a “quick fix”. Especially when it comes to issues with food and body image. Humans are complex which means quick fixes don’t work. Our healing is not linear; it is messy, raw, and requires vulnerability.

"The ocean does not apologize for its depth and the mountains do not seek forgiveness for the space they take so, neither shall I."--Becca Lee

Education, degree, License, & Training

I graduated with my master’s degree in 2015 from The College at Brockport, State University of New York with a degree in counselor education, with an emphasis in mental health. I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), which means I have a little bit more education in the diagnosis of mental health disorders and treatment planning. I am also certified in Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT™).

Forms Of Therapy I Offer

  • face to face

  • walk & walk therapy

  • virtual appointments

My Therapeutic Approach

first and foremost, the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist is one of the most important factors in predicting the amount of change and progress that will take place. i encourage transparency, honesty, and openness in the relationship. in addition, i help you form a more supportive relationship with yourself. one that is driven by compassion, not comparison & criticism.

I will “walking alongside” you throughout the therapeutic process. You are the expert in your own struggles and I am here to help guide you. I primarily use Internal Family Systems (IFS), emotion-focused, psychodynamic, depth-oriented, attachment based approaches, sensorimotor, and humanistic.

Specific to eating disorders, Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT™). This is a therapeutic approach that helps clients reconnect with their true/core selves, accept their body image, make peace with food, learn self-compassion, connect with their intuition, and gives them the tools to be successful in their journey to recovery and beyond. 

I also believe that utilizing a holistic approach is most beneficial. I will encourage you to focus on the here and now, and overcoming barriers that hinder you from moving forward. However, I also believe that making connections to the past can be helpful in gaining insight into your current situation. Lastly, I am an advocate for engaging in a type of intuitive movement that fits your body’s intuition.