

Access mental healthcare in Surprise with UnitedHealthcare coverage through Headway's network of 1,005 licensed providers. With copays ranging from $0-$30, therapy sessions—available in-person or virtually—are more affordable than ever. Many patients save up to 75% on sessions when using their insurance.
Shireen has over 25 years of experience working in mental health and substance abuse, both in community behavioral health and in private practice settings. She has two Master's degrees - one in Professional Counseling and the other in HR, with a specialization in Substance Abuse. Shireen holds two independent licenses (LPC, LISAC) with the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. She has extensive experience working with individuals and families from many diverse backgrounds and cultures.
My goal is to provide a safe environment for my clients to come and talk about their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, and work towards positive self-acceptance and love.
I have my MA in Counseling from Kean University in NJ. I started my career in 2007 as a tech and in 2023 I opened my private practice. My focus is working with trauma and co-occurring symptoms. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Integrated Mental Health Professional.
I am a dual Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in AZ and also WA state.
I have been a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner for the past 13 years and have practiced in multiple areas. I have 3 years of MAT experience and am board-certified as a Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I have always had a special interest in mental health and psychology. I can relate to people and listen to their concerns in a very empathetic manner.
Since 1998, Nicole has been working with children, teens, families and individuals to help them heal from past trauma, behavioral health challenges and brain health/ function based struggles. Nicole used a varies of evidenced based techniques to create a flexible approach to treatment. As clients learn to free themselves from their burdens they will be able to grow and learn new skills to transform into the best version of themselves.



Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with United Healthcare — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.
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