Wife, Mom, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Intern (CPC-Intern), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), Clinical Hypnotherapist (C. HT.), HypnoBirthing Educator (HBE) + personal growth extraordinaire.
nicole mcdonagh, clinical therapist
meet the therapist
I'm Nicole.
Welcome!
"While every day is not sunshine and happiness, I do feel enlightened and blessed to be the advocate for my clients, watching the transformations unfold as they welcome change and acceptance within themselves."
Wife, Mom, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Intern (CPC-Intern), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), Clinical Hypnotherapist (C. HT.), HypnoBirthing Educator (HBE) + personal growth extraordinaire.
To be a part of my clients’ journey no matter how short or long that is with them.
I am honored.
Eager?? Perhaps a bit of both, but I love hearing about my clients’ cultures, their beliefs, their struggles or whatever it is they want to bring into the room during our sessions.
My clients are like the most amazing puzzle, with pieces scattered all over the floor. Some pieces don’t even belong, but together, we discard, repair and replace a structure strong enough for them to grow from.
I am intrigued.
The journey to my own physical and mental recovery took way too long, and having experienced that, I am determined to help with real techniques that really work!
I am determined.
For the gifts that I have received; my loving husband, my children; his, mine and definitely ours and for my entertainingly beautiful grandchildren.
I am thankful.
If you are looking for some cookie cutter façade for a counselor then you have come to the wrong place. I too have feelings, emotions, had a dysfunctional family and a traumatic past that due to my own counseling remains a reflection of my growth today.
I am authentic.
manifesto
hypnobirthing
parts and memory
brainspotting
weightloss
addiction counseling
tapping
emotion focused therapy
emotional freedom techniques
couples therapy
hypnotherapy
certifications
+ experience
certifications
Became certified as a Childbirth Educator
2021
Graduated UNLV with Honors + became a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Intern. Also became Licensed as an Alcohol Drug Counselor + began HypnoBirthing Educator courses
2020
Became a Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor
2019
Graduated with honors from NSC + attended UNLV to obtain my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
2018
Attended Nevada State College majoring in Psychology with a Minor in Addiction Studies
2014
became a grandma!
cred: purple owl photography
Stopped Nursing school and took a break from education
2009
Went to college part-time for Nursing, but was beginning to feel that it wasn't quite right for me
2007
Began work for Harrah's casino as a Table Games Dealer and Supervisor
2007
first office
Our first son was born. I've learned so much since and can't wait to educate new parents!
2003
Gained custody of our son (my stepson)
1999
Met my soulmate and married him!
1998
soulmates
Got divorced from first husband + scored my first big job as a blackjack dealer at Bally's casino
1996
Gave birth to my second son, beautiful + difficult due to medical intervention of Western Medicine
1995
my heart
Started school as a Medical Assistant
1993
Became a mom to my first son. it was an easy birth because I knew nothing and it was instinctual
1991
timeline
dearest dad
timeline
