Quality care that is both knowledgeable and comfortable .
About Nicole
It was my high school guidance counselor who first steered me towards a helping profession. I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Spanish. Much of the work I did as a social worker was helping with resources. It felt I would make a quick connection with someone and send them on their way with information. Becoming a therapist presented an opportunity to expand those short moments of connection to a deeper relationship. It creates an unfiltered space different than a regular interaction that takes a deeper look through a lens of care and regard coupled with knowledge, and offers hope.
I completed my Master’s degree through Kairos University (previously Sioux Falls Seminary). This provided an integrated lens to my education which included what I consider an integral piece of fully knowing and caring for others. Having someone sit with you, knowing you have the freedom to express your true self, and still feel unconditionally cared for is a powerful thing because it is how we were designed. Through that process, we experience healing and growth.
Therapeutic Experience
Throughout our entire journey of life we are learning how to be in relationship and make meaning of our experiences. Every person is so unique that we each have our own lens through which we view the world, yet one thing is universal: We have all been created with an innate desire to experience unconditional love and regard while being fully known. Along the way, we pass through innumerable junctions, each with its own set of difficulties. Our ability to process who we encounter, the injuries we might endure, and what we decide to take with us can be impacted by the amount of cargo we are loaded down with at the time. As the miles we cover accumulate, we grow through each experience, gaining awareness and perspective. It is vital to stop for maintenance and to be cared for along the way. Whether you feel new to this journey or you are miles down the track, therapy can be a place of discovery, healing, and learning helpful tools to navigate your path, as well as a place to be fully known and fully accepted.