Meet Nicole

 

Therapist/Training Coordinator

Specialties:

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Identity Formation

  • Men’s Issues

  • Therapy Skeptics

    Clients:

  • Children 10+

  • Teens (13-17)

  • Adults (18+)

Education & Training:

Registered Health Service Psychologist (HSP)

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.), Clinical Psychology, William James College, 2011

Master of Arts, Professional Psychology, William James College (formerly MSPP), 2009

Bachelor’s of Arts, Psychology/History, Gettysburg College, 2004

Fees/Insurance:

  • $180/hour

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Harvard Pilgrim

  • Neighborhood Health Commercial (no Medicaid)

  • Tufts

  • United Healthcare Commercial (no Medicaid)

Message to clients:

Let’s be real.  No one starts therapy when things are good.  If you are on this page and considering therapy, you most likely are not in the best place emotionally and know something needs to change.  Therapy is a place to begin the process of understanding what you are experiencing and what you would like to change. 

While I practice a range of treatment modalities, my fundamental belief is that therapy only works if you generally like and trust your therapist.  The relationship between a client and a therapist is unique.  It is the one place where you can speak your authentic thoughts without any judgement.  It is a place where you can practice saying that you are not okay and ask for what you need. 

My role as a therapist is to use a range of tools and treatment interventions to support you in understanding what you need to feel “better” in this moment and moving forward.   In that process, we often explore early experiences that contributed to your beliefs, values, and understanding of yourself.  

I look forward to meeting you- yes you- your authentic self even if you are scared of it.   I pride myself in finding unique ways to help you find your authentic self- sometimes it is understanding what it is about a certain song that got you crying or a certain social media video that made you think.  


To help you be authentic, I believe it is important for me to be authentic.  Of course, I am not going to share my personal life in detail.  I will share the real reason I need to reschedule a session, because I have (late dx) ADHD and I am going to be real.

I invite you to ask me questions about the process, about why I am asking a certain question.  I believe no topic should be off limits, as long as it is discussed in a respectful manner.  Maybe you were raised not to talk about sex, drugs, or rock and roll.  Or maybe you were told we do not discuss politics or religion.  Well, we can talk about these things because your values, beliefs, and wants and needs are part of your authentic self.  

About me:

  • My experiences

    • Settings: 

      • College counseling

      • Juvenile Court Clinic

        • Evaluated court involved youth

        • Ran groups for children

        • Provided recommendations to support children

      • Community Mental Health Centers

        • Provided individual therapy for children

        • Provided group therapy for children and teenagers

        • Conducted psychological evaluations for children and teenagers

      • State Hospitals for those civilly committed for treatment

        • Provided individual therapy

        • Led group therapy 

        • Conducted evaluations

        • Collaborated with staff

      • Department of Corrections (Provided treatment and Conducted risk evaluations to inmates convicted of a sexual offense)

      • Group Private Practice

        • Individual therapy for individuals across a lifespace

        • Supervised doctorate interns

        • Supervised post-doctorage trainees

      • Former partner and owner of a group practice 

      • ADHD clinic 

        • Conducted ADHD evaluations 

        • Provided recommendations for families and schools

  • Personally:

    • I am one of those Rhode Islanders who always said I am never going to live in RI after high school.  I grew up in North Smithfield, and I moved out several times.  I lived in Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Nebraska.  Eventually, I missed home. 

    •  I live in Cumberland with my husband, child, and two dogs and a cat. Eventually, we will get another cat.

    •  When I am not working, I enjoy being outside, working out, traveling, and finding new hyperfocus projects. 

    • Random facts:

      • I collect Christmas ornaments when I travel- unpacking ornaments each year reminds me of places I have been

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