Hi, I’m Nicole

I am a graduate counseling student at Vanderbilt University in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. I am being supervised by Christine Finnegan, LPC-MHSP, the owner of Replenish Her Counseling. I approach all of my counseling work from a humanistic perspective, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I value a holistic approach to my work and strive to build an authentic and genuine relationship with my clients so that we can create lasting change. I also love to incorporate art and expressive therapies into my work, especially for teens and young women. I find this creative outlet to be a tool for clients to raise self-esteem and grow in self-awareness.

Prior to pursuing my degree in counseling, I obtained my bachelor’s degree from NC State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. There, I triple majored in Biochemistry, Polymer and Color Chemistry, and Human Biology. For most of my life, I thought I wanted to be a physician. After graduating, I went to work at a hospital, where I coordinated clinical trials for patients in the heart and vascular departments. While interacting with patients before their heart procedure and during their recovery, I discovered a passion for counseling and holistic wellness. I truly loved the opportunity to hear someone’s story and build a genuine connection with them. Once I found that medicine wasn’t quite giving me the fulfillment I was seeking, I changed career paths and have never looked back. I’m so grateful that I found my niche and have the opportunity to pursue my calling.