Nicole Puertas, MSW, LCSW

Nicole Puertas, msw, Lcsw

Nicole Puertas, LCSW, believes in fostering an authentic and compassionate space with her clients. As a trauma-informed therapist, she views therapy as a holistic experience, recognizing the intricate interplay between identities and our social and cultural environments. Nicole employs a Feminist Multicultural approach to empower her clients as they navigate life's challenges.

As a first-generation Latina, Nicole is deeply committed to honoring lived experiences, inner wisdom, and embracing cultural traditions. Her training and education have centered on identity and racial development, inner child wounds, relationships/attachment, and the impacts of trauma. Nicole is trained in Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she offers therapy in both languages.

Nicole understands that taking the next step in obtaining therapy can be intimidating. She acknowledges that prioritizing one's mental health is courageous and an act of self-love for oneself and the community. Nicole welcomes individuals to reach out to her for a conversation to see if she is a good fit without the pressure of committing to a session.

Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma, faith transitions, grief and loss, separation and divorce, body image, racial identity, and LGBTQ+ identity.