Nicole Nelson,  LPC-MHSP

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-MHSP) and Certified Reiki Master, I believe the things we consider our biggest flaws are actually creative survival tactics that once saved us. When we find safety within our own bodies, we can replace these coping skills that are no longer serve us. To me, the resilience required to survive trauma defines the extremes of human strength and I’m passionate about creating a safe space where clients can explore this strength and channel it into building a life they love.

Trauma happens in the body, but so does healing. As a somatic psychotherapist, I work with clients to find safety in their bodies. Using gentle, body-based interventions, we can complete the trauma cycle within your nervous system, opening your path to healing. In addition, weaving somatics into other treatments I offer, like EMDR and parts work (Internal Family Systems), can make them even more effective and lead to deeper healing.

Trauma happens in relationships, but so does healing. Within the therapy room, we can find ways of building intimacy and trust that expand outward, cultivating safe relationships and a rich support system.

I specialize in treating clients recovering from high-control religion and purity culture, those battling anxiety and depression, and clients who are looking to find long-term recovery from PTSD/CPTSD and dissociative disorders. I love using humor to help clients find relief during challenging moments and my greatest joy is walking with clients as they follow the body’s natural capabilities for healing. When I’m not in session, I’m often exploring outdoors, reading, or spending quality time with my partner and dogs.