Nicole's Therapeutic Approach

Modalities: Adlerian Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Attachment-Based Approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Interests: Couples Therapy, Emotional Regulation; Boundary Setting and Development; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Personality Patterns and Interpersonal Functioning, Addiction and Co-Occuring Disorders

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Education

Nicole holds a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science from York University, where she was nominated for the Senior Honor Society during her senior year, an exclusive recognition awarded to the top 5% of the class. She then earned her Master's degree in Counseling and Clinical Psychology from Holy Family University.

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Certificates

Nicole is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania. With her extensive experience and credentials, she has utilized her license to provide supervision and guidance to fellow counselors and interns, helping to shape the next generation of mental health professionals.

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Experience

Nicole has been working in the field of substance use since 2012, gaining extensive experience in both Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP). Nicole has worked as an outpatient counselor and served as a program manager at a non-profit. Nicole has provided individual and group therapy, developing a broad skill set that includes assessment, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care. Additionally, Nicole facilitated DUI Intervention Education classes in an outpatient setting and led a workshop at the University of the Sciences for students who had experienced a substance use incident on campus. In this workshop, she helped students develop healthy coping skills and recognize signs of substance misuse and abuse.

Hobbies

Nicole is passionate about learning and is endlessly curious about human behavior. She finds joy in exploring new topics and gaining deeper insights into how people think and act. Outside of her intellectual pursuits, she enjoys cooking, traveling, singing, comedy, and reading, all of which allow her to express her creativity and connect with others in meaningful ways.