About

Hello! My name is Nicole Parente (she/her). I have been a licensed Social Worker for almost 7 years. I have worked with clients experiencing many different issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, chronic pain, sexual abuse, and trauma. I have additional interest in working with athletes and with clients experiencing women’s health related issues.

As your counselor I strive to create an environment that feels open, encouraging, and empowering. I believe that people are capable of so much change, and I find that change happens when you are making choices for yourself. This means I like to use modalities and therapeutic techniques that connect well with you. Some examples of modalities I use are journaling, mind-body techniques (like mindfulness or clinical hypnosis), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I like to encourage my clients to spend time outside of our sessions investing in their growth, so be prepared for me to ask you to spend dedicated time intentionally working on your goals. Together we will create a dialog and plan that is uniquely designed for your needs.

I strive to be anti-oppressive in my counseling. I am committed to continuously learning how to better serve my clients, and that means I need to be a lifelong learner. I believe that part of being an anti-oppressive counselor is being an advocate for change on the community and political level. I acknowledge the impact that systemic and political oppression have on individual mental health and bring that awareness with me into sessions always.

Thank you for making the step towards counseling. I hope I have the opportunity to work with you.