Client Focus: Ages 3+, Couples & Families
Locations: Bellevue & Virtual

As a survivor of childhood trauma, workplace trauma, and many other forms of trauma, I aim to help other survivors heal from a place of compassion and a personalized and creative way.”

– Nicole

Nicole has more than 15 years of experience working with various populations along the developmental spectrum. This included infants to older adults and occurred across various settings, including mental health clinics, hospitals, homes and other therapeutic areas.

As a therapist with Emmaus for more than six years, Nicole utilizes her vast experience in working with individuals, couples, families, children and groups to help clients improve their ability to regulate emotions and better manage symptoms of depression and anxiety. Her specialty is in trauma, especially childhood trauma.

Helps with:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety & Panic Disorder
  • Bipolar disorder
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • Grief & Loss
  • Death & dying
  • Geriatric psychotherapy

Therapeutic Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Flash Technique
  • Gottman-Informed
  • Somatic Experiencing (SE)
  • Art & Play Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Polyvagal Theory Informed Therapy
  • Prolonged Exposure (PE)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples
  • Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)

Certifications

  • SSP (Safe and Sound Protocol) certification.
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)