NICOLE LACY
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REGISTRED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
MSEd, RP

​Pronouns: She/Her
Languages: English

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CLIENTS: Young Adults, Adults
AREAS OF PRACTICE:  Adult Survivors of Dysfunctional Family Relationships, Anxiety, Attachment Concerns, Codependency, Coping Skills and Emotion Regulation, Creativity and Self-Expression, Depression, Existential Concerns, Family Conflicts, Grief, Life Transitions, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Relationship Concerns, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Use
TREATMENT MODELS:  Attachment-based, Psychodynamic, Existential, CBT, DBT-informed, ERP, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Trauma-Informed 
FEE: $150 with sliding scale available

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ABOUT

I’m a Registered Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience, having practiced both in Canada and the United States. As a clinician, I’m experienced, open-minded, and down-to-earth, always striving to make my clients feel comfortable. In terms of my style and personality, I tend to be fairly direct and also like to use humour in sessions when appropriate. As far as psychotherapeutic theories and techniques, I draw heavily from attachment-based, existential, psychodynamic and trauma-informed traditions, and will happily integrate cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour skill-building and other approaches when useful. ​

I currently focus on providing therapeutic services for three groups:

• counselling and psychotherapy for college & university students 
• psychotherapy for writers & creatives
• psychotherapy for adults (18+)

Below are just a few of the areas we can explore; please see my website to learn more:

• overcoming feeling “stuck” in life or changing destructive habits; 
• recovery from intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviours;
• breaking free of unhealthy relationship patterns; 
• questions regarding identity, vocation, creativity, and meaning;
• adult survivors of dysfunctional family relationships;
• managing anxiety and uncertainty;
• maintaining recovery/reduction of substance use;
• coping with grief and loss, and more…

In order to better meet the diverse needs of my clients, I offer three formats for sessions, which may include:

• virtual services available no matter where you are located in Ontario
• office-based services located in Newmarket, minutes from the GO station
• seasonal “walk and talk” services in Midtown Toronto, close to the TTC

Because I want to ensure a good fit, I always conduct free initial 30 minute consultations with potential clients. Additionally, a number of reduced fee spots are available for those who need them; please don’t hesitate to ask about this. If interested, feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule your free consultation.