Nicole Howard (Walsh) is the owner and licensed clinical social worker at Grow Within LLC. Nicole earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from The University of Illinois at Chicago. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults experienci
The way couples communicate often misses their more important core issues or desires. Thus, the same old patterns and arguments persist. It can seem so hopeless!
Rest assured, all is not lost. I can help you realize and express each of your unmet needs in ways that actually bring you closer to each other instead of causing conflict. Hearing and
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Behavioral Science Professional. I have specialized training in Chemical Dependency and Addiction disorders.
I work in alliance with patients and families facing addiction and mental health issues. I work with many behavioral and mental health disorders such as: obs
Whether you are going through a challenging life event or dealing with long standing issues, do not lose hope. Change is always a possibility and the human spirit is incredibly resilient. I have a passion for guiding people to a healthier state. Through therapy, better communication, a calmer disposition, and a deeper understanding of oneself you
I approach therapy collaboratively and compassionately, starting from person-centered and relationship-focused techniques. I offer options for your sessions including art therapy, IFS, and CBT. I work in ways that are both supportive and challenging. My personality is direct and approachable. My intersecting identities inform my style.
Throughout our lives, we go through events that change us, often permanently. I consider therapy to be a sacred and compassionate space of exploration. It can be exhausting having to explain your story over and over again. Oftentimes we might feel unheard in our daily lives or get fixated on who we “should be” instead of exploring who w
Starting therapy is a brave and healthy decision. I do my best to offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space and to honor each client's individual journey towards health and wholeness. I believe humans are doing the best they can and at times need new tools to meet life's challenges. I affirm the basic goodness of people and the desire t
I enjoy getting to know who people are separate from any type of diagnosis they may have received or problems they are currently experiencing. Thus I take a strengths-based approach to my work, meaning that I help you identify positive qualities and abilities you already possess in order to guide you in using those same assets and capabilities to m
Have you ever found yourself grappling with profound questions about your life's direction? Questions like:
What should I do with my life?
What kind of person do I want to become?
How do I resemble my family, and where do I differ?
What values are most important to me, guiding my life choices?
What type of work aligns with my passions, a
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