Nicole Giacchino, MHC-LP
Mental Health Counselor
Nicole is a warm and compassionate counselor who utilizes humor with clients. She provides a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space for clients to be their genuine selves and engage in self-exploration and growth. Nicole holds a B.A. in Psychology and Criminology from Florida State University and a MSEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from St. John’s University, graduating summa cum laude. Nicole’s background includes experience in the mental health, social work, and criminal justice fields.
Nicole believes in a collaborative, person-centered approach to help her clients live healthier, more positive lives. Recognizing the unique needs of everyone she works with, Nicole strives to help clients transform negative experiences into tools for growth and healing. Nicole prides herself on her ability to connect and build rapport with clients quickly and believes that a strong, authentic therapeutic relationship is a fundamental part of the healing process. She helps clients feel seen through empowering them and illuminating their strengths. Nicole’s experience lies in helping those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, relationship and intimacy issues, and stress. Her approach integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, strengths-based, and psychodynamic approaches in order to best serve the client’s goals.