About Nicole
With over a decade immersed in the world of mental health, I bring a rich tapestry of experience to my practice. I work from a relationship and strength based approach where I connect and create a non-jugmental environment in order to break through any resistance and reactivity. I also believe that parents know their children better than anyone else. Hence, I work together with parents and their children to create an individualized plan to address the challenges they are facing. I also work closely with schools when necessary to support the academic needs of children and advocate for their mental wellbeing within the school system.​
My Experience​
I hold a bachelors in psychology from UC Santa Cruz and a Masters in Social Work from San Jose State where I specialized in school based counseling and social work. I also have a PPSC school counseling credential and have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2012. With this background I worked in both community based and k-12 school setting for the past 10 years. This experience has given me knowledge not just of therapeutic techniques but an understanding of how to work within community and the importance education has on children.
Area Of Expertise
Anxiety and depression are common mental health challenges that many children and adolescents face. I offer evidence-based therapies to help young clients manage their symptoms and improve their overall well-being. I work with clients to develop coping strategies, improve self-esteem, and build resilience.
Trauma can have a profound impact on a child's mental health and well-being. I am trained in trauma-focused therapies to help young clients recover from traumatic experiences. I work with clients to provide a safe and supportive environment where they can process their experiences, build resilience, and move forward with their lives.
Behavioral challenges can be a significant source of stress and frustration for parents. I offer evidence-based therapies to help young clients overcome difficult behaviors and improve their relationships with family members, peers, and authority figures. Our therapists work with clients to develop positive coping strategies and improve their overall well-being.
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My Approach
In our sessions, we won't just tackle the tough stuff head-on. We'll do it with a mix of age appropriate tools from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic perspectives. It's like having a superhero toolkit for handling things like stress, sadness, and tricky situations. It's not just about the tools; it's about uncovering the hidden stories, the why behind the what. Together, we'll not only conquer the challenges but also discover the amazing strengths within.
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