Nicole Micucci (she/her)

As someone with ADHD myself, I get how overwhelming it can be—but I also believe it can be a superpower when managed well. I take a structured approach to help with emotional ups and downs, rejection sensitivity, executive functioning, and organization. Using ADHD-friendly strategies and polyvagal theory, I help clients understand their nervous system, build routines that actually work, and find what helps them thrive. It’s not just about managing symptoms—it’s about leaning into your strengths.

I see anxiety as a protective signal—sometimes alerting us to unresolved trauma, a boundary we need to set, or a fear we need to face. But it can also be a false alarm, keeping us stuck in worry or avoidance. I help clients explore when and why their anxiety or phobias began, uncovering the root cause rather than just treating the symptoms. Using approaches like CBT, ACT, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy, we work to rewire unhelpful patterns, build confidence, and create a sense of safety.

I help people with PTSD by creating a safe space to process what they’ve been through at their own pace. Using approaches like EMDR, we work on easing the weight of painful memories, so they don’t feel as overwhelming. I help clients understand their triggers, build coping skills, and reconnect with a sense of safety and control. Healing isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about finding peace with it and learning to live more freely.

As someone with ADHD myself, I get how overwhelming it can be—but I also believe it can be a superpower when managed well. I take a structured approach to help with emotional ups and downs, rejection sensitivity, executive functioning, and organization. Using ADHD-friendly strategies and polyvagal theory, I help clients understand their nervous system, build routines that actually work, and find what helps them thrive. It’s not just about managing symptoms—it’s about leaning into your strengths.

I see anxiety as a protective signal—sometimes alerting us to unresolved trauma, a boundary we need to set, or a fear we need to face. But it can also be a false alarm, keeping us stuck in worry or avoidance. I help clients explore when and why their anxiety or phobias began, uncovering the root cause rather than just treating the symptoms. Using approaches like CBT, ACT, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy, we work to rewire unhelpful patterns, build confidence, and create a sense of safety.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping clients accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting or avoiding them. It encourages individuals to connect with their values and take committed action toward living a meaningful life, despite challenges. In my practice, I use ACT to help clients build psychological flexibility—teaching them how to be present with their emotions, practice self-compassion, and make choices aligned with their core values.

I use EMDR in my practice to help clients process distressing memories, reduce emotional triggers, and break free from patterns rooted in past trauma. By guiding them through bilateral stimulation, we work to rewire how the brain stores painful experiences, making them feel less overwhelming. EMDR provides a space to adapt more positive belief systems. This allows clients to move forward with a greater sense of peace, resilience, and control over their emotions.

I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) in my practice to help clients quickly process and transform distressing memories, emotions, and beliefs. ART combines elements of eye movement, guided imagery, and relaxation techniques to reprogram how the brain stores traumatic or negative experiences. This allows clients to let go of emotional charge tied to past events, reducing symptoms of anxiety, PTSD, and other challenges, providing relief and emotional healing in a short amount of time.