Nichole is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Qualified Supervisor and Certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional. Nikki has been in the field of mental health for children, teens, young adults, and their families for almost a decade. Before earning her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, Nikki mentored and coached youth of all ages in the non-profit and religious sectors. Nikki currently works as the Clinical Director for River’s Edge Counseling. She specializes in the treatment of developmental trauma, single-incident traumas, and childhood abuse. Nikki has also worked as a contracted Sexual Abuse Treatment Program therapist with the University of Florida’s Child Protection Team, providing specialized treatment and expertise in childhood sexual abuse and advocacy. She is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).