Nicole Wetzel

Hi, I’m Nicole! As a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) with over a decade of human services experience, I provide specialized trauma-informed, client-centered therapy for adults (ages 18+) across Maryland.

I earned my BSW from Hood College and my MSW from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, specializing in aging and gerontology. With 13 years of healthcare experience—including 8 years in the emergency department—I offer deep clinical expertise in managing the mental health impacts of chronic illness, medical comorbidities, and major life transitions.

Core Clinical Specialties

• First Responder Therapy: Confidential care designed to help active-duty first responders process operational stress, burnout, and acute occupational trauma.
• Medical & Health Psychology: Compassionate support for adults navigating complex diagnoses, chronic illness coping, caregiver stress, and health-related anxiety.
• Adult Life Transitions: Evidence-based counseling for navigating major life shifts, aging challenges, and adult developmental stress.

Whether you prefer online therapy in Maryland or specialized trauma care, I am here to help you build resilience and navigate life’s toughest challenges with confidence.

Therapy with me is compassionate, practical, and goal-oriented. Combining Client-Centered Care, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy, I act as an advocate, motivator, and partner in your growth. I specialize in helping clients manage anxiety, depression, life changes, caregiver strain, aging concerns, and first responder stress/compassion fatigue.

I provide a safe, trauma-informed space for clients to process experiences, build coping skills, and cultivate emotional resilience. My goal is to help adults and older adults navigate life’s challenges with confidence and support.