Mara Nolasco, LCSW-CP
Mara Nolasco is a multilingual (English/Spanish/Portuguese) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-CP). She graduated from Capella University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Fordham University with a Master’s degree in Social Work. Mara is nationally certified as a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) therapist but also utilizes concepts of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Polyvagal Theory. She has provided trauma-informed psychotherapy to children (3 and up), adolescents, and adults. Specializing in a diverse range of mental health concerns, she concentrates on helping clients navigate and overcome challenges related to trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, grief/loss, ADHD/ADD, relationship issues, and personality dysfunction.
Central to Mara’s approach is the belief that the therapeutic process is a collaborative alliance, with clients considered experts in their own lives. As a Trauma-Informed therapist, she possesses a unique perspective that enriches her work with clients facing past and current traumas. Mara’s approach is holistic, focusing not only on the immediate symptoms but also the underlying issues that contribute to clients' struggles. She prioritizes creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences freely. By fostering an environment of acceptance and understanding, she encourages clients to engage with trust and confidence.
Contact
Address:
110 Traders Cross
Bluffton, SC 29909-4637
Email:
mnolasco@behavioralwellnessgroup.com
Phone:
Toll Free 888-996-9374 Ext. 873
Direct Line: 440-368-3533 Ext. 873
Fax:
440-565-2379
Articles
All or Nothing Thinking and Various Other Popular Cognitive Distortions
I was trying to think of a blog subject to write about this time for my blog. As I contemplated this, I noticed almost everyone in my Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Outpatient Group (IOP) was talking about their struggle to be perfect, or how they feel like failures if things are not exactly as they think they should be. I was hearing phrases like: All or nothing thinking, often called black and white thinking, can go hand in hand…
COVID update for the reopening of the office
The Behavioral Wellness Group will be returning to the physical office to begin seeing clients in person. This is for those clinicians and clients who prefer in-person sessions. A genuine thank you to all of you who tolerated our necessary move to virtual sessions during the pandemic. Below is a summary generally outlining what to expect upon our return. We will continue to see those who prefer to be seen virtually through our platform using Zoom. Of course, this is…
Self-Compassion: The Science of Kindness
As we say goodbye to 2020 and look ahead to 2021, we can all acknowledge it was a particularly trying year for our nation and the world. According to the American Psychological Association, the compounding stressors of 2020 yielded a national mental health crisis across generations. When situational and societal stressors build, we are left to try and find ways to manage. Some people may reach out to family, some may call upon friends, others may rely on mental health…
Bipolar Disorder (Supporting Your Loved Ones)
When your loved one is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, there may be a couple of questions that run through your mind. The first question, “What is Bipolar?” and the second question, “What is my role when things start to unravel?” Furthermore, for many people who have been diagnosed with this specific disorder, becoming fearful, confused, and having no concrete plan on how to manage the next episode can dominate one’s thoughts. These thoughts are not easily subsided as a result…
Teens, Entitlement and Instant Gratification
We live in a world where we want things done yesterday. Instant gratification. We have access to the internet via our phones. At any second we can catch up with the news, check our bank accounts, and send an email. We can purchase something and have it delivered within 2 days. We can check our children’s grades online at any time, book an appointment, do research instantly. A decade ago, this wasn’t the case. We used to have to go…