Education & Credentials
- Bachelor’s degree – Rutgers University (psychology and sociology)
- Master’s degree in social work – Rutgers University
- Aging and Health Certificate – Rutgers University
- Sexual Violence Advocate Training – Rutgers VPVA, 2021
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety Disorders - Cognitive Behavior Institute, 2026
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder - Cognitive Behavior Institute, 2026
- Principles and Procedures of Prolonged Grief Disorder Treatment - Center for Prolonged Grief, 2026
Licensed Social Worker (NJ lic. #44SL07291300)
Specialties
Nicole works with adolescents, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, health-related challenges, anger or stress management, communication and relationship struggles, and self-esteem difficulties. She helps clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and find healthier ways to navigate life’s challenges.
Nicole has always been invested in mental health and drawn to helping others. Therapy gives her the opportunity to combine those passions in a meaningful way. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside people in their healing journey and to support them as they discover their own inner resilience.
Why She Chose This Work
Nicole uses an integrated, flexible approach that blends various disciplines. She primarily draws from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and acceptance theory to encourage deeper insight. Recognizing that pain is a universal human experience, she works alongside clients to navigate the complexities of grief and change. She considers how a person's environment, attachments, and previous losses shape the challenges they may struggle to confront. She is passionate about helping individuals honor their values while working toward a future with new meaning. Above all, Nicole works collaboratively with clients to build a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where trust, openness, and empowerment can thrive.
Nicole's Approach
A little about Nicole
Nicole originally pursued a career in the arts, studying fine arts at a visual arts college before transitioning into social work. She still carries that creative spirit into her therapy practice, where she sees creativity as a powerful tool for mindfulness and healing.
