Nicole Porter

Therapy can be a difficult process to begin. Clients often wonder if their therapist will be accepting and understanding; or if they’ll truly have the tools to help. As part of my practice, I want to understand your or your child or teen’s concerns about therapy, past or present, to help us form a strong, trusting relationship where authentic and lasting change can occur. No matter the concern presented, I strive to create a warm and accepting environment where clients can safely share whatever they’re struggling with. Together, we’ll work with proven therapeutic tools and evidence-based techniques to achieve meaningful, lasting results for you or your child or teen.

I believe that effective therapy combines compassion with collaboration. My goal is not only to help clients reduce distress but also to strengthen self-awareness, resilience, and confidence. Whether we’re addressing anxiety, OCD, trauma, perfectionism, or family dynamics, I approach every session with curiosity and respect for each person’s unique story. My role is to guide and empower you toward lasting growth so that you can navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence.

Experience

Nicole first discovered her passion for helping others while volunteering to build an orphanage for International Children's Care. She graduated with honors from the forensic social work program at Walla Walla University and later earned her Juris Doctor (JD). Over the past 20 years of practice she has worked with children, teens and adults in a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient and outpatient work. Nicole has extensive experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD and related disorders and trauma. She is highly skilled in providing assessment and diagnosis of mental health conditions.

Client Focus

Older Children (10-11), Teens (12-17), and Adults (18 and up).

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Play Therapy, and Comprehensive Behavioral Treatment for Skin Picking and Hair Pulling Disorders (ComB.)

Concerns I Treat

OCD and related disorders, body focused repetitive behaviors (skin picking and hair pulling), bullying, anxiety, overachieving and perfectionism, depression, trauma and PTSD, life transitions and adjustment disorders.

More Than Just My Work

My house stays busy with a rescue pup, Sophie, and two kittens, Toph and Katara. On weekends you can find me hiking, doing photography, and cheering on the Denver Broncos. On vacation, you can find me under the water as a scuba diver (and terrible underwater photographer!)