Nicole Smith
she/her
About
Nicole
Hi there, I’m Nicole. My approach to therapy is based on building a strong relationship that feels open, authentic, and compassionate. Through loving accountability, I empower clients to build upon their own strengths and embrace their resilience to create meaningful change in their lives. I specialize in working with anxiety and mood disorders, OCD, interpersonal difficulties, and life transitions.
I’m a Midwest-born gal, now living on the West Coast with my husband and cat, Billi (which means ‘cat’ in Hindi). I enjoy camping and spending time outside, dabbling in the creative arts (painting, singing, scrapbooking), and traveling to visit our international family. I find joy in the small, peaceful moments of the day - my morning coffee, noticing the birds out my office window, and moments of connection with my community.
Nicole
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Gender Identity
Eating Disorders
Life Transitions
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Grief and Loss
Autism
ADHD
Cultural or Racial Identity
Physical Health
Childhood Challenges
Relationship Difficulties
Borderline Personality Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Communities
Nicole
specializes in
Women's Issues
Spirituality
Immigrants/Refugees
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
Religion
Approaches
Nicole
can use
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Harm Reduction for Substance Use Disorders
Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP)
Psychoanalytic
Mindfulness
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Narrative Therapy
Psychodynamic
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Nicole
education and experience
- Psychotherapist at Fox, Levine, & Associates
- Licensed Social Worker at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- Behavioral Therapist at Rogers Behavioral Health
- Master's in Social Work from University of Chicago
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Neuroscience from North Central College
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