provides a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to explore their needs and attain their goals. She believes that the therapeutic relationship can be the biggest agent of change, and spends time building trust in the relationship to promote growth and healing. Nicole balances humor and compassion in her approach to engage and connect with her clients and strives to be her most authentic self in each therapy session. She conceptualizes therapy utilizing a psychodynamic approach, and works collaboratively with her clients to gain insight into where they wish to grow and change. Nicole has a passion for working with couples who have a tendency to avoid conflict. She works to help couples learn healthy communication, how to turn towards each other, and how to actively listen & reflect. Couples will leave therapy remembering that they are on the same team and that their problems are the opponent.