Nicole Kelly, LPC Associate
Nicole Kelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with a warm and calming presence, dedicated to helping clients heal through safe, non-judgmental relationships. Specializing in trauma, particularly religious and spiritual trauma, Nicole creates a compassionate space for clients to explore their stories, rebuild self-trust, and foster personal growth.
Nicole’s Therapeutic Approach: Healing Beyond Traditional Therapy
Nicole recognizes that healing is not a one-size-fits-all journey. While she provides traditional talk therapy, she often incorporates experiential therapies to help clients connect with their deeper emotions and foster lasting change. These therapies include:
- Art Therapy: A creative form of therapy that allows clients to express emotions they may not yet have words for.
- Sand Tray Therapy: Utilizing miniature figures and a sandbox to explore and resolve deep-seated emotional issues in a symbolic, non-verbal way.
- Psychodrama: A therapeutic technique where clients act out personal experiences, enabling them to gain new perspectives and insights.
- Mindfulness and Guided Imagery: Techniques that help clients stay present, manage anxiety, and visualize healing and growth.
These integrative approaches allow Nicole to tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs, helping them access emotions and heal in ways that feel natural and safe. Whether her clients are navigating past trauma or seeking personal growth, Nicole is committed to walking alongside them every step of the way.
Specializations:
- Religious trauma and/or abuse
- People pleasing and perfectionism
- Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault
- PTSD/Complex PTSD
- Addiction – substance or process
- Intersectionality and Collectivist cultures
- Men’s issues
- Women’s issues
Nicole works with clients aged 13 and older, offering support for a range of issues from trauma to relationship struggles. She is also LGBTQIA+ affirming and specializes in addressing challenges within intersectionality and collectivist cultures.
Education
Nicole holds a Master’s in Counseling from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor’s in History and Classical Languages from Austin College.
Start Your Healing Journey
Ready to begin? Contact us today to schedule a session with Nicole and start your path to healing and growth.