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My name is Nichole and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Diagnostic Privilege in New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wyoming and Colorado. I've been licensed since 2020, and working with folks in various therapeutic capacities since 2007. I have done crisis counseling, career counseling, and individual counseling for clients at many points in their journey.

I listen. I hear you. I am interested in the reason you have come to a therapist. I believe that therapy can improve lives and relationships by fixing real problems. I have worked with a lot of clients over the years. I feel assured that my experience will benefit you.

Stimulants, Suboxone and Benzodiazepines are prescribed in this practice with DEA guidelines. Dr. Padilla is a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the New York tri-state area and has over 30 years of experience in healthcare. He treats children from 6 years old through adulthood, focusing on psychiatric medication management. He specializes in mental health and has extensive experience in the field of psychiatry. Dr. Padilla takes a “start low and go slow” approach to prescribing, paying special attention to medication potency and potential interactions with other medications prescribed by other providers. Dr. Padilla earned his Doctorate in Clinical Practice Nursing from Rutgers University–New Brunswick. He also holds bachelor’s degrees from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and the University of Miami, as well as an associate’s degree from Bergen Community College.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with training in both medication management and psychotherapy. My goal is to create a space where clients feel heard, respected, and supported without judgment. I have experience treating concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, mood disorders, and substance use. I believe care should feel collaborative, practical, and focused on helping you feel more stable and confident in your daily life.

I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside individuals as they navigate life’s challenges for the past 15 years. It’s truly an honor to support people through difficult times and be part of their journey toward healing and growth. I’ve supported individuals working through trauma, anxiety, grief, addiction, and major life transitions. I work with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain—often carrying pain they’ve held for a long time. Together, we begin a journey of healing and change, uncovering what’s been holding them back and building a path forward that feels meaningful, empowering, and aligned with who they truly are.

I have been a therapist for 25 years and am currently licensed in both Colorado and Wyoming. My primary emphasis has been in the realm of grief and loss issues (death of a loved one, unresolved grief, job loss, loss of health, loss of meaning, etc.), women's issues, lifespan issues, depression, reactivity, complex PTSD, and relationship counseling. I have an unusual approach to these issues, including a belief in a certain degree of warmth as being healing in the therapeutic relationship.

Dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner person-centered care

Over 20 years of working with geriatric population and psychiatry.

Over 15 years of working with children's developmental stages and psychiatry

Educational background includes certification as a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and Occupational Therapist

Treatment areas

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders

Geriatric mental health and medication optimization.

Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders

Tic Disorders and Neurodevelopmental Conditions

Children and Adolescent Mental Health

Adult Anxiety and Depression

I am a licensed therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional based in Colorado and Wyoming. My approach to therapy is Christian-based drawing from a range of person-centered and evidence‐informed therapeutic methods. At the heart of my work, I believe each individual has the capacity for change and growth. Even when life feels heavy, there is always a part of us that holds the gift of resilience, wisdom, and healing grace. My role is to help individuals reconnect with that part to create a grounded, supportive space where they can feel understood, regain a sense of control, and move toward the changes that matter most to them. You can read more about my background, education, experience, and therapy approaches on Psychology Today

https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1658441