Nicole joined Lake Norman Family Therapy in early 2020. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Play Therapy from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. Nicole works with children ages 3 and up, adolescents, teens, and adult women. Her areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, life transitions such as grief and divorce, and childhood issues including trauma and behavioral concerns. She has a special focus on children and families. Nicole is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and is pursuing her Registered Play Therapist certification.