THERAPY FOR THE HEARTS OF CAREGIVERS SEEKING NEW GROWTH THROUGH GRIEF.

Welcome. I’m so glad you landed here.

Peace to you, I’m Nicole!

… and my passion lies in supporting the hearts of caregivers — to the person who provides emotional, physical or practical support to a patient, a loved one, a partner/best friend, family member, or a beloved companion animal — this space is for you.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and provide individual therapy to a diverse range of clients, including healthcare professionals, first responders, educators, therapists, and family caregivers, who share a common thread: emotional/physical exhaustion from demanding roles, work-life imbalance, traumatic exposure, and overwhelm by the recurrence of difficult endings and goodbyes. While I specialize in the unique experiences of veterinarians/animal care workers, and those coping with pet loss, my dedication to providing compassionate and restorative care extends to all people navigating a grief journey.

My offerings to you.

I offer online (virtual) therapy to adult residents of Maryland and the District of Columbia. I blend trauma-informed care, narrative therapy, and somatic techniques to help you reframe your experiences and find meaning in your story. This is especially helpful for anticipatory, unacknowledged or unresolved losses. My approach reconnects you with your emotions, body, and inner wisdom. Each session is designed to be responsive to your needs and goals.

OFFERINGS

• Individual Online Therapy

• Group Therapy for Pet Loss (Coming Soon!)

• Mission-Driven Partnerships & Collaboration

• Workshop Facilitation & Speaking Engagements

AREAS OF FOCUS

• Trauma, Hardships, and Experiences of Grief/Loss

• Physical (Somatic) Impact of Stress on the Body

• Work Stress, Caregiver Fatigue and Burnout

• Unacknowledged/Disenfranchised Grief

• Hospice and Anticipatory Grief

• Veterinary Mental Health

• Pet Loss

I am also affirming to:

• Racial Identity Issues

• LGBTQIA+ Issues

• Women’s Issues

INVESTMENT

$210 per 50-minute individual therapy session. Weekly and bi-weekly appointments available.

I am an out-of-network provider. While I am not paneled with any specific insurance company, I do provide monthly invoices that allow you to file an "out-of-network" claim for financial reimbursement by most insurance plans.

I OFFER ONE FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULTATION SESSION. This allows you to briefly share what you are experiencing from your viewpoint, how this experience is impacting you, and your hopes for therapy. It is also where you can ask questions that you may have of me, and where we can also discuss logistical points such as scheduling, investment, and what it means for me to be an out-of-network provider. This initial shared time can better help you determine if my approach to therapy aligns with what you are looking for.