Nichole Nolan

There is nothing more rewarding to me than assisting individuals in resolving the trauma that affects their lives. In my experience, the resolution of trauma has a knock-on effect that resolves many other issues the person may be experiencing. My approach is strongly based on a collaborative working relationship between the client and myself, where the client is the active partner in charge of their own recovery. I encourage the client to explore their past and present in order to understand how both have helped and hindered their ability to achieve their goals in life and in relationships. Establishing a clear timeline and connecting the dots from past experiences to what is currently going on in the client’s life is a powerful way to motivate them toward change.

My primary intervention is EMDR, and I am currently certified in this approach. In addition, I take a strengths-based, person-centered approach with all of my clients.

I encourage my clients to cultivate a complete transparency with me and with themselves in the therapeutic alliance. The best type of therapeutic alliance is one where we can openly communicate in complete honesty about what is and what isn't working. The client is ultimately in the driver's seat in the therapeutic process, determining the therapeutic goals and outcomes. I am simply an aid to assist them along the way.