Nicole Klouda, RCSWI
The more we understand ourselves, the more intentionally we can choose how we move forward.
Nicole works with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, and feelings of being stuck or disconnected from themselves. Her experience across mental health and substance use settings has shaped a deep appreciation for the ways past experiences, relationships, and emotional wounds can influence how we see ourselves and move through the world.
Her approach is holistic, insight-oriented, and grounded in genuine connection. Therapy with Nicole is collaborative and conversational, with space for the complicated, uncomfortable, and imperfect parts of life. She offers a nonjudgmental presence while also asking thoughtful questions, offering new perspectives, and gently challenging what may no longer be serving you.
Nicole believes healing involves more than simply managing symptoms. It is an opportunity to understand yourself more deeply, reconnect with what matters to you, and make more intentional choices through a greater self-awareness. She incorporates mindfulness and intentional living into her work, drawing from her own practices of yoga, meditation, and movement. Her hope is that therapy offers a space to look inward with curiosity, understand what you have been carrying, decide what is truly yours to carry and what is not, and move forward with greater clarity, self-trust, and intention.
Education/Credentials:
- Florida Atlantic University, Master of Social Work
- Certificates: Healthy Aging, Human Trafficking Awareness
Style:
Warm, Authentic, Grounded, Collaborative, Conversational, Insight-Oriented, Curious, Nonjudgmental, Direct, Honest, Supportive, Empowering, Mindful, Open, Patient, Gently Challenging, Comfortable with Difficult Conversations and Feedback
Experienced In:
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Concerns, Family Dynamics, Life Transitions, Stress and Burnout, Self-Esteem, Emotional Regulation, Codependency, Attachment and Relationship Patterns, Abandonment Concerns, Generational Patterns, Inner Child Work, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Substance Use and Recovery, Women’s Issues, Boundaries, Perfectionism, and Identity/Self-Exploration
Clinical Approaches:
Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-Informed Approaches, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Approaches, Holistic Approaches, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy
Years of Experience:
Early-career clinician with more than 15 years of professional experience supporting children and families in private household settings, including high-profile families, along with two years of graduate-level clinical experience in mental health and substance use treatment.