Nicole Baltimore, LCMHC — Therapist in North Carolina

Hi there, I'm Nicole!

Life can often be overwhelming. Recognizing the signs that you may need someone to talk to or help you navigate the obstacles is an amazing accomplishment. I applaud you for taking the first step! My goal is to help clients decrease areas of distress while finding more meaningful ways to proceed through life.

My focus

Whether you're working through trauma, building coping skills, or exploring personal goals, I'll work with you to create a plan for growth that feels empowering and achievable.

My approach

I am dedicated to being the absolute best therapist I can, which means individual case management and staying educated on cutting-edge trends and interventions. I use CBT to help you identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns. This approach is hands-on and gives you tools to feel more in control of your emotions and behaviors.

My communication style

You can expect confidentiality, empathy, open-mindedness, and the care you need to help you move forward to the next stage in your life.

My journey to mental healthcare

My therapy journey began with deep curiosity about human resilience and the desire to help others find strength through life's hardest challenges. I'm continually driven by the belief that everyone has the potential for positive growth and change. Seeing my clients gain confidence or find peace makes my work incredibly rewarding.

My goals for you

I believe therapy is a partnership. Together, we'll identify and set goals that matter to you, whether they focus on improving relationships, building self-esteem, or another objective. As we work together, your goals may evolve as you gain new insights. We can adapt our plan at any time to ensure it's meaningful and relevant to you.

Our first session

Our first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know one another. We’ll discuss your background and what brings you to therapy. Therapy is a process, and we’ll continue to build our work together over time. It’s completely normal to feel nervous about your first appointment.

I identify as...

Cis, Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Art Therapy

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Motivational Interviewing

Play Therapy

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 9 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

Single Mother

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

+ 42 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Nicole Baltimore