Nicole Watson

For 14 years, I navigated the high-pressure world of the securities industry—where 60-hour weeks, impossible deadlines, and constant performance pressure were just "part of the job." I watched colleagues burn out, relationships crumble, and talented professionals lose themselves to workplace stress. That experience didn't break me—it redirected me. Today, as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Trauma-Informed Practitioner, I specialize in helping corporate professionals, high-achievers, and women in demanding careers break free from burnout, anxiety, and the exhausting cycle of people-pleasing.

I get it—because I've lived it.

Whether you're struggling with a toxic work environment, feeling trapped in a career that's draining you, or simply exhausted from putting everyone else first, I provide a safe, judgment-free space where you can finally put yourself first.

I blend trauma-informed therapies—including Brain-Spotting, Internal Family Systems, and Emotion-Focused Therapy—with real-world insight into workplace dynamics.

We'll work together to help you:

• Set boundaries without guilt
• Manage workplace anxiety and stress
• Recover from burnout and rediscover what matters
• Navigate career transitions with confidence
• Find your voice in spaces where you've felt silenced

Your first session is a welcoming, no-pressure space to share what’s bringing you in—no need to have it all figured out. I’ll gently guide our conversation, ask about your goals, and help you identify what’s most important for you right now. We’ll explore what’s working, what’s not, and any hopes or concerns you have about therapy.

I’ll answer your questions, explain how I work (trauma-informed, collaborative, and tailored to you), and together we’ll set a comfortable pace. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, respected, and a little more hopeful about what’s possible.