Nicola is a licensed clinical social worker who has encouraged individuals in the pursuit of personal growth and healing for more than 20 years. Nicola has worked in a variety of settings including the District Attorney’s Office in Atlanta, GA, Loudon County School systems, hospice and private practice. In these arenas, Nicola has learned about the resilience of the human spirit. Nicola has experience in life coaching, social work supervision, and working with individuals and couples who have wrestled with pain inflicted by trauma, chronic and/or life-threatening diseases, grief/loss, anxiety depression and the slow perpetual build up of life stress. Self-awareness, self-care, self-compassion and building connections with others are just a few of the life skills that Nicola is passionate about helping others explore. If you find yourself trying to navigate a life-changing diagnosis or life altering situation- you don’t have to do it alone. If you feel overwhelmed with life stress and exhaustion-there’s support available. If you are longing for improved health and richer, more authentic connections- take action. Nicola welcomes you to take the next step.