Nicole Obih (She/They)

Nicole offers a supportive, affirming space for clients exploring racial identity and its impact on mental health. She understands the challenges of navigating cultural expectations, discrimination, and internalized narratives. Using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, she helps clients process experiences, build resilience, and embrace their authentic selves. Her work is rooted in cultural humility, ensuring clients feel seen, valued, and empowered in their unique identities.

Nicole provides a safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals to explore identity, relationships, and self-acceptance. She understands the challenges of coming out, internalized shame, and navigating societal pressures. Using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, she helps clients process emotions, build confidence, and foster resilience. Whether addressing gender identity, dysphoria, or relationship dynamics, Nicole supports clients in embracing their authentic selves with compassion.

Nicole provides a compassionate, affirming space for clients exploring gender identity. She understands the challenges of self-discovery, societal pressures, and transitioning, offering support tailored to each individual's journey. Using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, she helps clients process emotions, build self-acceptance, and navigate dysphoria or identity shifts. Her goal is to create a safe, validating environment where clients can embrace their authentic selves.

Nicole integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients manage emotions, improve relationships, and build distress tolerance. She teaches mindfulness, emotional regulation, and coping skills to navigate life’s challenges with balance and self-compassion. DBT helps clients shift unhelpful thought patterns, develop resilience, and reduce impulsivity. With a supportive, affirming approach, Nicole empowers clients to create lasting change and emotional stability.

Nicole provides trauma-informed therapy, creating a safe space for clients to process past experiences at their own pace. She helps individuals build coping skills, manage distress, and develop emotional resilience. Using techniques like grounding and cognitive reframing, she supports clients in understanding trauma’s impact while fostering self-compassion. Her goal is to empower clients to heal, regain control, and move forward with confidence and strength.

Nicole utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand how thoughts influence emotions and behaviors. She works with individuals to identify and challenge negative self-beliefs, develop healthier coping strategies, and build emotional resilience. Through CBT, clients gain insight into patterns that may be holding them back, learning practical tools to manage stress, improve self-esteem, and create lasting, positive change in their lives.