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presence | love | authenticity | youthfulness
Nicole Betts, LCSW
play-based.
science-informed.
I am passionate about and fascinated with people. Whether we are young or seasoned in this life, we benefit from learning how to understand ourselves so that we can truly connect with others. I have had the honor to provide therapeutic support to individuals, families and communities for eighteen years. I received formal clinical training and education as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW).
support.
I provide a unique kind of support that involves curiosity, collaboration and guidance for self-exploration for those looking to gain a deeper self understanding. During our work together, we will focus on understanding the ways that you have learned to cope and how you would like to grow and expand these skills. I am also available to support and advocate for neurodiverse families who are in need of additional resources and community support.
therapeutic approaches.
Internal Family Systems
Polyvagal Theory
Play Therapy
Somatic Therapy
Neurodiversity-affirming
Trauma-informed
Parent Support
You are lovely...And I cannot properly convey how much I appreciate the difference you are making... the thoughtful care and attention you put into your work is key...
-K.U.-
Navigating family life can be hard and exhausting in a wouldn't miss this for anything kind of way. Adding Nikki's tips and tools to the mix has brought more EASE and CONNECTION than I could have ever imagined. During our discussions, she is incredibly insightful, offers fresh perspective and a brilliant, playful approach to the many situations that arise when you're raising growing people in a blended family.
-J.B.-
No Bad Parts, Richard Schwartz
Parenting From the Inside Out, Dan Siegel and Mary Hartzell
The Conscious Parent, Shefali Tsabary
CALMS: A Guide To Soothing Your Baby, Carrie Contey and Debby Takikawa
Brain Rules for Baby, John Medina
The Whole Brain Child, Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
No-Drama Discipline, Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids, Dr. Laura Markham
Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings, Dr. Laura Markham
Scattered Minds, Gabor Mate
NeuroTribes, Steve Silberman
Brainstorm, Dan Siegel
The Awakened Family, Shefali Tsabary
familyPLAYmaine offers a variety of counseling services including individual therapy, child and family therapy and parent coaching.
We accept cash or credit card. We are an out of network provider and can provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance towards an out of network deductible.
We offer a variety of options for how we spend time together based on geographical location and scheduling availability. We will not meet in an office. Options for our meetings include telehealth, as well as nature, home, school or community-based sessions.
The session fee is $130 for 60 minutes. Please note, for home-based sessions outside of a 10 mile radius of York, Maine there is a travel fee of .65.5/mile.
York, Maine, United States
Hours by appointment only.
Use the link below to reach me.