Nicole Gruszewski, MS, LPCC-S
My name is Nicole Gruszewski and I am an LPCC-S in the State of Ohio. I received my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Shippensburg University after receiving my undergraduate degree in adventure education from Messiah University. However, my education is far from over. I am constantly learning and desire to grow as a therapist and a person each day.
My primary goal in counseling is to come alongside clients in order to provide a safe, caring space to work toward identified goals and improve overall quality of life. I consider it a privilege to journey with clients, exploring their story and discovering their strengths while collaborating as a team. My passion in working with clients is to combine what we know is helpful in therapy and what the client knows about themselves to create an empowering and supportive environment for change.
My approach to counseling includes strategies from several evidence-based practice modalities, including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), mindfulness training, motivational interviewing, play therapy, and person-centered therapy. Using these strategies, I help people challenge and change negative or unhelpful thoughts, practice mindfulness, learn emotional regulation, improve communication and assertiveness/boundary setting skills, and build coping skills. While I enjoy working with clients of all backgrounds, I am well versed in working with children, teens, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, transitions in life stages, low confidence, trauma, grief and loss, maternal depression/anxiety, and those wanting to improve boundary setting skills.
In my free time, I enjoy going on hikes with my family, knitting, watching my favorite shows while working on craft projects, reading and snuggling with my cat.