Nicole believes that there is no wrong time, reason, or explanation to seek therapy. As a therapist, it is important for Nicole to build trusting relationships with her clients which is best done by bringing her authentic self and personality to every session. You can expect a sense of warmth, genuineness, and humor when working with Nicole. Her approach is eclectic and aimed at personalizing treatment to fit each person’s unique needs and has found success in utilizing techniques from several theoretical orientations including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based interventions. Nicole emphasizes the importance of being an active participant in your own life and happiness and aims to work alongside you to gain a broader sense of self in order to life a more balanced and fulfilling life. While Nicole’s experience working in adolescent residential treatment and in schools has developed her passion for working with older adolescents and young adults, she welcomes all individuals who are looking for support in a therapeutic setting! Out of the office Nicole likes to practice her own balance and wellness by enjoying a good OrangeTheory workout, rooting for Cleveland sports, exploring the Cleveland food scene, and getting outside with her dog!