Nicole's Office is located in Lithia at:
16132 Churchview Drive, Suite 209A, Lithia, FL 33547
How Can I Help?
Anxiety, Depression & Feeling Down, Marriage & Couples Counseling, OCD, ADHD, Low Self-Esteem, Family Issues and more...
About Nicole, LCSW
My name is Nicole, and I was born and raised in upstate New York. I moved to Florida in 2013 with my husband and our two sons. Like many who move to Florida, I came for the beautiful weather! I love the beach, traveling, working out, sports and spending time with my family.
Why I became a Counselor
I have always had a passion for helping others and from an early age, I have had an abundance of empathy towards others. Thinking back on the most difficult times in my life, it was the people that I was surrounded with that helped me through it. Life is full of challenges and can be overwhelming. Having a neutral person there to support and empower you through difficult situations, is such a powerful thing. I am grateful for the opportunity to be able to walk alongside individuals in their journey to happiness, healing, and personal growth.
Education, Experience, and Approach
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Addictions Professional in the state of Florida. I received my Master’s Degree in Social Work from Edinboro University. Prior to embarking on my journey in private practice counseling, I have had opportunities to work in a variety of settings providing counseling to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My experiences includes working as a School Social Worker in a Title 1 School and supervising clinical teams at DACCO Behavioral Health’s Women’s Residential and Prevention Programs as well as providing addictions counseling in their detox and outpatient clinics. While living in New York, I worked as an Addictions Counselor in both outpatient and residential settings. These experiences served to nurture and build my passion for working with people dealing with a wide array of challenges.
I use a strength-based, person-centered approach that focuses on solutions. I utilize a variety of therapeutic strategies to best meet your unique and individual needs. My goal is to help you explore your goals and existing barriers to achieving them by individualizing each session to meet each of your specific needs.