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Life can be challenging, and you don't have to navigate it alone. I provide a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and encouraged. Whether you're facing anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, I'm here to walk alongside you as you build confidence, discover your strengths, and create positive change in your life.

I'm Nicole a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and National Certified Counselor based in Altamonte Springs, FL, with a master's in Counseling from Barry University. I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, relational challenges, life transitions, and personal growth — and bring both professional expertise and lived experience to my work. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life myself, I deeply understand the journey of discovering your own strengths and building a life that works for you, not against you.

ADHD is my superpower and I enjoy helping clients make sense of the chaotic mind. If you are constantly overthinking before bed or feeling paralyzed by your daily to-do list, we will work together to break that cycle. I understand past experiences, often unidentified traumas, shape how we show up in present interactions. Life transitions can be difficult, and it is my pleasure to assist you whether you are changing careers, expanding or downsizing in family roles, or just trying to decide what's next. Life stressors are inevitable, but they don't have to be anxiety-filled experiences.

Something changed, and you are ready to understand it. Whether anxiety keeps you on edge, depression dims the things you love, trauma has you stuck in patterns you cannot shake, or mood swings have made life feel unpredictable, you deserve care that actually makes sense for you. I am Richard, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a doctoral degree. I take a compassionate, collaborative approach to medication management, and I am here to help you find your direction forward.

Sometimes it’s not just one thing... it’s everything. Overwhelming. Exhausting. Life just feels off, and you’re not quite yourself. And in the middle of this, it’s easy to feel lost. But what if this hard season... is actually your way back to you? The version of you who feels grounded, focused, and able to enjoy life again. Divorce. Job loss. Empty nest. Relocation. Anxious. Depressed. It can feel like everything is falling apart, but it can also be where something new begins. I help women through life’s toughest transitions with compassion, and real tools. You don’t have to do this alone. Evening & weekend sessions available.

When life feels overwhelming and you’re tired of trying to “hold it all together” on your own, therapy can offer a place to pause, feel understood, and find a clearer way forward. I am the owner and director of Monarch Therapy, and as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor I work with individuals, couples, and families to address a variety of emotional and mental health issues. I have worked with adults, children, adolescents, and families in a range of settings for over twenty years, and as a mental health therapist for more than 15 years. Areas of special interest and training include EMDR; post-traumatic stress disorder; trauma-based cognitive behavioral therapy; mood disorders and anxiety; and navigating life transitions.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida and have worked in the mental health field for 25 years. My Degree in Mental Health Counseling. Throughout my career I have worked in many community settings. I have worked with children, adolescents, families, and individuals with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, parenting, family conflict, grief and loss.