Nicole Iredale

My name is Nicole, I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from LSU in 2004 and my Master's degree in Counseling from UTSA in 2012. With over 14 years of experience, my primary specialization is working with clients who have experienced trauma. I also support clients navigating PTSD, depression, OCD, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship recovery, and autism in adults. I work extensively with the LGBTQIA+ community and provide affirming, respectful care where clients can feel safe connecting with their true self. Many of the people I support are carrying painful experiences, are emotional overwhelmed, carry relationship wounds, identity stress, and patterns that make it hard to feel grounded, connected, whole. My goal is to provide a safe, informed, affirming space to work in collaboration to meet your goals.

My approach is open-minded, affirming, trauma-informed, and collaborative. I see therapy as a space where we work together to better understand your experiences, identify what may be getting in the way of your well-being, and build a path toward the goals that matter to you. In session, we may explore trauma responses, anxiety, depression, mood changes, PTSD symptoms, relationship patterns, identity concerns, emotional regulation, boundaries, and barriers to feeling safe or connected. I work as a guide, offering support, perspective, and practical tools while respecting your pace, identity, and lived experience. My virtual office is a safe, judgment-free space where we can focus on improving your overall sense of stability, self-understanding, and emotional well-being.

The first session is an initial assessment that helps me gain a broad picture of your life, your background, and what brings you to therapy. We will talk about your current concerns, your goals, your history, your relationships, and any challenges you are hoping to better understand or overcome. Whether you are seeking support for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship recovery, LGBTQIA+ concerns, autism in adulthood, identity stress, or emotional overwhelm, I will work to understand your needs in a thoughtful and respectful way. A quality intake allows us to guide treatment with intention, identify barriers to wellness, and begin creating a plan that supports your healing, growth, and long-term stability.