It’s time to find clarity in the chaos.
Meet your therapist
Hi I’m Nicole!
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about understanding all of the factors that influence our identities. From the people and institutions we interact with daily, to the pivotal experiences of childhood, to the cultural context that surrounds us, there is so much that contributes to the identity of any individual! My ultimate goal is to help you pick apart the complex web of interconnections that shape you, and support you as you bring clarity to your internal world.
My Background
I received a Master’s in Social Work from New York University in 2016, and briefly interned in Buenos Aires, Argentina as part of my masters program. Since then, I have had a variety of experiences including working as a clinician in a supportive housing program for formerly unhoused people, living and providing therapy in Tokyo, Japan, and most recently providing psychotherapy to adult clients right here in the United States.
Thanks to the variety of experiences and populations I have engaged with, I’ve learned just how complex the human experience can be, especially for people adjusting the new environments and experiences, or environments that were not created with them in mind.
What to Expect
Every person's experience of therapy is unique, but here's what you can count on when we work together:
We'll go deep. My primary focus is on reflection, processing, and building real coping skills that actually work for your life.
We'll use a mix of approaches: talk therapy, writing exercises, mindfulness, and evidence-based tools like CBT and ACT, tailored to what works best for you.
Over time, you'll develop a clearer picture of the patterns, beliefs, and experiences that have been shaping you, and begin to shift the ones that no longer serve you.
You'll build practical tools to manage difficult emotions and navigate life's challenges with more ease.
Therapy is a collaboration. I'll hold the space, offer the guidance, and show up fully for the work, and I'll ask the same of you. You are the expert on your own life, and that matters here.
How to get started.
Getting started at Luminare is simple.
Reach out — Click the “Book Free Consultation” button to be linked to the consultation request form on Sessions Health. Complete and submit the form.
Hear back — Nicole will follow up within 48 hours to confirm your appointment.
Chat — Your consultation is a 15 minute, no-pressure call to discuss your needs, ask questions, and talk through costs and payment.
Schedule — If we're a good fit, we'll book your first session.
Paperwork — Nicole will send any necessary forms to complete before your first appointment.
Show up — Let’s begin the therapy journey together!