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Nicole Holbrook, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

License #680110665113 years of experienceAges 14+

It’s not unusual to feel anxious or overwhelmed with the idea of not being where you want in life. You may be considering returning to school, or if you should leave a relationship or job. Maybe you just feel out of place in life. Making changes is not easy and can be intimidating, but luckily you do not have to do it by yourself.

I believe that people have the ability to make changes they want with the right support systems in place. I can work with you to help make positive changes by increasing your support systems, self-esteem, and communication skills to help you face life changes or addiction, family and relationship issues.

You have taken the first step to getting closer to the life you want. This is a big step and I know asking for help isn't easy. It takes great courage to make changes and acknowledge that you need help.

Your therapist should be someone you can share your story with, who can help you sort through whatever you are dealing with and support you in healing. I am here to listen and give you a safe place to explore your goals, feelings, and emotions.

My approach is to help you identify the change you want to make and help show you how you can grow through your experiences and difficult times. If you are looking for a new journey in your life and want to find what is waiting for you, I’m here to help you.

I work with

IndividualsCouplesFamily (with Children)Family (Adults)Teens

Accepted insurances

  • 6 Degrees
  • 90 Degree Benefits
  • Aegis LLC
  • Aetna/ First Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
  • Aetna EAP
  • Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
  • American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
  • Assured Benefit Administrators
  • Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
  • Christian Brothers Services

I specialize in

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • General Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar
  • Borderline Personality
  • Bullying
  • Work or Career Stress
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence Victim
  • Family Conflict
  • Financial Stress

Treatment approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Trauma Focused
  • Faith Based - Christian
  • Faith Based - Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Communities I work with

  • Perpetrators of Crime/Abuse/Sexual Offender
  • Sex-Positivity / Kink
  • Body Positivity
  • Bisexual/Pansexual Allied
  • Intersex Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Transgender Allied
  • Military/Veteran Allied
  • Gay Allied

Education

Master of Social Work

Grand Valley State UniversityGraduated 2013

EMDR