Nicole Dufek

I have a Master's Degree in Social Work and a history in working in Health and Human Services, Inpatient Mental Health, and Outpatient Therapy. I have worked with children, adults, and families for the entirety of my career and have extensive history working with trauma. Apart from being a therapist, I am also a parent who enjoys reading, hiking, volleyball, and art. I value relationships with healthy boundaries and communication which is evident in my practice.

I take a laid back, strengths-based approach, and allow client's to lead their sessions. I primarily use the cognitive behavioral model but adjust modalities as needed. I find it important for client's to see me as both an individual and therapist to help build rapport and a trusting relationship.

Our first session will consist of getting to know each other, psychoeducation on therapy and the cognitive model, and an assessment of current symptoms and concerns.