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I have worked with a variety of issues within the Mental Health field for over 10 years, mainly working with teenagers and adults. I have found that the best client is someone who is ready to work, even when it can be difficult. Change can be terrifying, but feeling "stuck" isn't fun either. I want to be able to provide resources for you that you can continue to use, even outside of therapy and become the best version of yourself.

Welcome—I’m Danielle, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) dedicated to supporting individuals on their path toward healing, growth, and emotional well-being. I provide a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, build resilience, and reconnect with your strengths.

I'm a warm, empathic, creative therapist, with a goofy sense of humor that gets me through the day. I have nine years of experience in individual and family therapy, addressing depression, anxiety, relational issues, learning & developmental issues, abuse and domestic violence, and LGBTQAI+ issues. I pay close attention to body language and tone and will ask you about what I observe.

Nicole Layer is a compassionate Mental Health Counselor licensed in New York. She is a clinician who brings warmth, empathy, and deep dedication to her clinical work, creating a supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and genuinely cared for. Nicole holds a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Hofstra University and remains committed to ongoing professional growth to best serve the evolving needs of her clients. Rooted in a person first and trauma informed philosophy, Nicole works with individuals navigating a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, personality disorders, and LGBTQIA+ concerns. She specializes in working with clients across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, providing affirming care that honors the complexity of identity, fosters self-acceptance, and supports individuals in navigating both internal and external challenges. Nicole is also trained in EMDR and has a particular focus on trauma treatment, drawing on this advanced training to help clients process complex experiences and reconnect with a sense of safety, self trust, and inner stability. Her therapeutic style is characterized by empathy, psychoeducation, and transparency, offering clients both support and practical tools to move forward with confidence and clarity. Clinically, Nicole integrates a range of evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions. She tailors her approach to each client, prioritizing their individuality and unique lived experience over diagnostic labels. Her goal is to cultivate a therapeutic environment where growth, healing, and resilience can unfold naturally as well as organically.

My clients see me as warm, relatable, and easygoing. I completed my Master's in Mental Health Counseling at SUNY New Paltz in 2016 and have been working directly with clients of all backgrounds ever since.

I have had the pleasure of working with a variety of clients through their struggles and transitions. I work with my clients to explore which therapeutic approach works best and provide them with different treatment strategies and skills to deal with their challenges. I have worked in inpatient, outpatient and correctional settings and have experience with depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Schizoaffective disorders and personality disorders. I particularly enjoy working with clients who experience anxiety, panic and OCD for which I utilize CBT via Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Exposure Hierarchy and mindfulness. All of my experiences have made me an empathetic and nonjudgemental mental health provider who realizes the importance or providing mental health treatment.

Welcome. I’m glad you’re here. My work is rooted in the belief that healing begins in a safe and supportive relationship, where you can show up just as you are and feel genuinely seen and understood. Whether you’re moving through anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, or the weight of cultural and generational trauma, I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space to explore your experience with care and curiosity.

You’re not here to be “fixed” because you’re not broken. You’re here to reconnect with your inner wisdom, reclaim clarity, and build a life that feels rooted and whole. I’m here to support you in that process, every step of the way.

I take a holistic perspective with my clients to address the health of body, mind, and spirit. I believe that a solid therapeutic relationship between client and therapist is a crucial part of the healing process, and that techniques and therapy approaches must “fit” the client in order to be effective—there is no “one size fits all” therapy.