Undergraduate Education:

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Idaho State University, 2005

Graduate Education:

Master of Social Work, Idaho State University, 2020

Professional Licenses:

Licensed Master Social Worker

Clinical Training/Certifications:

Clinical Practicum completed at Aberdeen Elementary/Middle Schools, trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Counseling Services:

Adult and adolescent mental health treatment; specializing in relationships, trauma, addictions, anxiety and depression.

About Nicole:

Nicole received her Bachelor of Social Work in 2005 from Idaho State University. As an LSW, Nicole worked for the Department of Health and Welfare Division of Children and Family Services for fourteen years as a Case Manager, Safety Assessor, and Indian Child Welfare Program Specialist. In 2019, Nicole left Health and Welfare to pursue her Master of Social Work with Idaho State University. She completed her clinical practicum within the school system as school counselor serving children ages 6 – 14 years old. Since graduating, Nicole continues to work within the school system as a certified Elementary/Middle School counselor.

Nicole enjoys working with adults and adolescents. One of Nicole’s passions is working and advocating for Native American and underprivileged populations. She uses a strengths based approach to working with clients as well as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).