Our Therapists

Practice Owner & Therapist
LCPC, NCC, CCTP

Hi, I’m Nicole! I help teens and adults reconnect with their authentic selves. I passionately believe that healing starts from within the body. Without honoring our bodies and nervous systems, we cannot truly get to the root of healing. I focus on cultivating safety in the body, allowing us to experience and honor emotions that have been buried, neglected, or avoided.

My approach is to create and foster a safe, warm, and honest relationship with clients in order to help them achieve a deep understanding of themselves and their power. I work from a somatic, nervous system, and trauma-informed perspective to bring the whole person to light. I specialize in working with clients with complex trauma/PTSD, eating disorders, substance use, perfectionism, mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders and more.

Before becoming a counselor, I was a special education teacher working with students with Social-Emotional Behavioral Disabilities in Title 1 schools. This experience taught me that safety is the crux of all growth, development, and self-discovery.

I carried this understanding into the field of mental health, working in residential care for both severe mental illnesses and eating disorders, community mental health, domestic violence services, and the foster care system before founding Emerald Mental Health. Through these experiences, I have developed a passion for treating the whole person — not just symptoms or experiences.

It is my honor to walk with clients through their personal journeys of self-discovery, and to hold space for the depths of the human experience. Let’s explore together and get back to you.

Therapist Credentials

• B.S. Education K-12, Special Education + Teaching, University of Dayton

• M.A. Clinical Mental Health, Capella University

• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

• National Certified Counselor (NCC)

• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

Therapist
LPC, NCC

Hi, I’m Lauren! I help adults who feel disconnected from themselves — mentally, physically or spiritually. I offer a safe environment for you to reconnect with your body’s wisdom, build lasting regulation skills, and create a space for deeper healing. Together, we will explore long-standing patterns, heal past wounds, and navigate life transitions.

I offer therapy for adults 20+ navigating PTSD, psychosis, mood swings, identity confusion, and intense emotions. My approach is person-centered and trauma-focused, drawing from Internal Family Systems, body-based and somatic therapy, as well as psychoanalysis and unconscious exploration. I believe therapy works best when it’s collaborative, consistent, and tailored to you.

I am a passionate advocate for mental health care. I’ve always known I wanted to work closely with people — to listen, connect, and support others in meaningful ways. I have worked in the mental health field for several years, offering vocational support, providing care for those in residential treatment, and now, offering a safe and supportive therapeutic environment to explore your inner world.

I believe that healing your past can transform your present, and I’m here to help you turn your trauma into a story of strength and meaning. Let’s prioritize your well-being and the life you want to build.

Therapist Specialties

• Complex Trauma

• Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders + Psychosis

• LGBTQIA+ Identities

• Personality Disorders

• Former + Ex Athletes

• Life Transitions

Therapist Credentials

• B.A. Psychology, McDaniel College

• M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, The Chicago School

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

• National Certified Counselor (NCC)