About Dr. Nicole
Meet Your Relational Therapist in Plantation, Florida
Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel like a big moment, and I want to acknowledge you for showing up for yourself today. Whether you are navigating a difficult season in your life, trying to heal old wounds, or looking to strengthen your most important relationships, you don’t have to do it alone.
I’m Dr. Nicole, a licensed trauma-informed relational therapist practicing here in beautiful Florida. My true passion is helping individuals and couples move away from stuck patterns and step into healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives.
My Approach: Culture, Connection, and Care
In my practice, I blend professional expertise with a deeply human, compassionate approach. Relationships are at the heart of everything we do, but they can also be complex. Because of this, my therapeutic style is highly relational and trauma-informed—meaning I don't just look at a single problem, but rather the whole picture of who you are, where you’ve been, and how your past experiences shape your present.
As a Latina, I also know firsthand how deeply our culture, family traditions, and backgrounds shape the way we see the world and love others. That is why providing culturally sensitive and bicultural support is woven into everything I do. I strive to create a warm, inclusive space where your identity is celebrated, your story is honored, and you can feel fully seen, heard, and understood.
Areas I Specialize In
While I help clients navigate a wide variety of life's challenges, I have a deep clinical focus in a few specific areas:
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Conflict Resolution: Helping individuals and couples break free from chronic arguments, understand each other’s perspectives, and build secure communication habits.
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Pre-Marital Counseling: Partnering with couples who are preparing for marriage to lay a strong, resilient foundation for a lifetime of partnership.
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Perinatal Support: Walking alongside individuals and couples through the beautiful, overwhelming, and transformative stages of pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.
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High-functioning individual & couples therapy in Plantation, FL.: Dedicated space for high-achieving women and professionals to navigate burnout, heal relationships, and restore balance. Schedule a private pay consultation.
Your Toolkit for Life’s Transitions
Therapy with me is a collaborative partnership. While we will spend time deeply exploring your feelings and healing past hurts, I am also a big believer in practical growth. My goal is to make sure you walk out of our sessions with real, everyday tools you can actually use. Together, we will build a personalized toolkit that helps you handle communication friction, manage stress, and navigate life’s many shifting seasons with absolute confidence.
Whatever stage of life you are currently standing in, I am here to help you heal and thrive. I look forward to meeting you and walking this path beside you.
Education
2016-2020
Nova Southeastern University
Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy
2012-2015
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling
2010-2012
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders
