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Nicole Cartan
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Nicole Cartan

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (Clinical Supervisor: Elana Lesse, LPCC 12698)
License No.
APCC 20862
Locations that you are currently seeing clients:
  • Clairemont
  • Telehealth
All populations that you work with:
  • Children (5-12)
  • Teens (13-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
Any other languages that you can provide therapy in?
Specialties & areas of focus
  • Anger and irritability
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral issues
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ
  • Mindfulness
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress Management
  • Trauma
Modalities
The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are

- Carl Jung

Hello, I'm an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. I specialize in trauma- informed therapy, helping individuals identify and work through emotional and relational obstacles that stem from past experiences. My approach focuses on building safety, increasing insight, and developing practical tools that support healing and long-term growth. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I strive to create a supportive space where meaningful change can occur.

I love working with...

I provide services to children, teens, and adults who are navigation the effects of trauma or who are feeing stuck in the pressures of life. I support clients experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, self esteem challenges, behavioral concerns, and life transitions, helping them build coping skills, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.  

Some of my favorite approaches include...

My approach includes EMDR, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Person-Centered therapy depending on your needs. I believe a strong, trusting therapist client relationship is essential to meaningful change. My work is grounded in an understanding of how intersectionality, identity, and lived experience impact mental health.

How I help...

My style as a therapist is collaborative, supportive and flexible. Everyone is an individual and should be treated as such. I work with my clients to build practical tools for growth that work for them. I believe clients are the experts of their own lives and i welcome ongoing feedback to ensure therapy feels safe and empowering.

I believe...

...people have an incredible capacity for growth, change, and healing. Choosing to begin therapy is a brave step, and I honor the strength it takes to invest in yourself. Therapy is not about fixing what is broken but about creating space for insight, resilience, and growth at your own pace.

What it's like in session with me

You can expect therapy to be a collaborative process guided by your goals and comfort level. Early sessions will focus on getting to know you and your story, through conversations and questions. We will work together to develop a plan that feels realistic and aligned in your goals, while moving at a pace that feels right for you.  

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