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Welcome To Counseling And Recovery Partners

Your Journey to Recovery Starts Here

Since the 1940’s Attachment theory has proposed, studied and researched. Basically, Attachment theory states that all human beings seek the safety and security of a significant other, referred to as an attachment figure. As children, our attachment figure tends to be our primary caregiver, usually Mom. The relationship we have with our primary caregiver sets the stage for how we interact with other people throughout our lives.

Whether you’re struggling with addiction, you’re the partner of someone with addiction or you are battling your own demons from past trauma, we can help. Our team of highly trained and experienced professional therapists understand addiction and trauma. Over a decade ago we started focusing on sexual addiction and the betrayal trauma suffered by the partner. Since then, we’ve expanded to work with PTSD, Complex-PTSD, developmental trauma, sexual abuse and assault, and more. Additionally, when the time is right, we have highly trained couples therapists to help rebuild and repair the relational ruptures from addiction and trauma.

Treatments

Healing addiction and wounds of the past

Sexual Addiction

Betrayal Trauma

Sexual Trauma

CPTSD

Developmental Trauma

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Sexual Addiction

Sex and pornography addiction can involve a great deal of shame and cause pain and rupture in relationships. Often, people with sexual addiction continue compulsive behaviors in spite of the pain they carry and that the behavior causes. Understanding how these compulsive behaviors became part of your life and how they are providing an escape or “how they are working” allows you to change how you show up for yourself and those around you.

Overcoming Trauma

Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes and has a lasting effect on the way we see ourselves, others, and the world around us. By understanding the reactions you have today and how those are informed by your traumatic experiences, we begin to look beneath the surface and start the healing process – both for the wounds you carry from your trauma and for the parts of you that are reacting to trauma triggers today.

Relationship Recovery

Many couples argue over the “things” of life and miss out on the deeper issues of feeling heard, feeling understood and feeling known by their significant other. As you work with our couples therapist, you and your partner will learn a new way of repairing relational ruptures, communicating courageously, creating safety and feeling seen, heard and understood.

Sexual Addiction

Sex and pornography addiction can involve a great deal of shame, and cause a lot of pain and hurt in relationships. Individuals typically progress in the addiction without being fully aware of how out of control their behaviors have become.

Overcoming Trauma

Some people think of trauma and war time Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or sexual assault come to mind. These are definitely traumatic events and fit the trauma definition. But there are really two “classes” of trauma and the impact they have on each of us can be very different.

Relationship Recovery

Many couples argue over the “things” of life and miss out on the deeper issues of feeling heard, feeling understood, trusting and feeling known by your significant other. When we have these present in the relationship, the “things” of life are small and the safety and security we feel in the relationship help us to work through the small things with understanding and patience.

Our Staff

Meet Our Team

I practice a modality called Internal Family Systems. If you have ever thought, “Part of me wants one thing, and part of me wants something else” this is an example of IFS. We all have parts that hold our pain, that want to protect us, that save us in difficult times. Understanding your parts and letting your SELF be in the lead is critical to mental health.

My approach involves working from a sex positive focus, which helps individuals explore healthy sexuality as opposed to pathologizing or shaming their sexual behaviors. I help clients by exploring the underlying parts of Self that are driving compulsive behaviors; developing deeper connection in relationships; and finding ways to heal relationship wounds.

Nicole is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Missouri and holds a Master’s of Arts in Counseling from Webster University. Nicole’s counseling experience includes 5 years at MOCSA working with survivors of sexual abuse and assault as well as youth with problematic sexual behavior.

While I see clients experiencing a range of issues, a good portion of the work I do focuses on trauma, identity, relationships, and sexuality. We look at the past and the present, and engage with kindness in all parts of our story to experience freedom and wholeness.

I specialize in supporting men who resonate with traditional masculine values, offering guidance for those facing challenges like sexual addiction, trauma, anxiety, anger, and relationship issues. My approach is centered on delivering practical solutions and measurable progress, all within a supportive and professional environment.

The focus of my work is helping individuals struggling with addiction and compulsive sexual behaviors that have negatively impacted their relationships, well being, and career. These kind of issues often involve tremendous pain, guilt and shame. If this is your experience, finding a professional who can provide safety and acceptance is crucial.

I work with adolescents, adults, and families who struggle with anxiety, life transitions, mood disorders, relationship problems, and trauma. I hold the following certifications: Autism Specialist, Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional, and Yoga Calm Youth Instructor. I am also trained in EMDR and clinically licensed in Kansas and Missouri.

Contact Us

Get In Touch With Us

We want you to know that we are here for you. You may contact us with any questions you have, or to set an appointment with one of our team members. Don’t hesitate… you can contact us in whatever way is most comfortable for you – by phone or by email. We look forward to speaking with you.