About

Hello - My name is Nicole Forester .

I welcome you.

I recognize the energy it takes to seek support.

What I can offer is non-judgmental listening to help you hear your own voice.

I invite you to be as direct and unedited as you are comfortable.

I believe speaking your full truth is the best place to start.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (CA), a Licensed Professional Counselor (CO) and a Nationally Board-Certified Music Therapist.

I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Therapy from Utah State University in 2002 followed by an internship at Bethany Children’s Home in Pennsylvania. I graduated with a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix in 2007.

I have worked in a variety of settings:
University Neuropsychiatric Institute, Inpatient Units, Addiction Recovery
Utah Youth Village, In-Home Crisis Team
Project Reality, Outpatient Addiction Services and Dual-Diagnosis
Arbour Counseling Services, Outpatient Services, Intensive-Outpatient Program Groups
Hospice by the Bay, Children and Teens in Hospice
Established Private Practice in 2012-2019 in San Francisco.

I encourage you to interview your therapist to find a good fit.

Feel free to connect with me. We can talk about what kind of support you seek.

I will do my best to answer any questions you might have about this process.

I believe that having someone to listen objectively can be very helpful.

I appreciate the courage it takes to ask for help.

Take good care. Hope to hear from you.