Nicole Gray, LPCC
Nicole Gray is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor providing individual therapy to adults 18 years and older.
With over twenty years’ experience in the field, she has provided therapy in multiple therapeutic settings ranging from the most intensive to the least restrictive environment throughout northeast Ohio. Using an eclectic approach, Nicole’s focus is to work collaboratively with each person to reduce emotional pain and stress while improving overall wellbeing. Therapeutic approaches utilized include Person Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and EMDR. Working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns, Nicole specializes in treating symptoms of trauma and stress, mood dysregulation such as depression and anxiety, as well as substance abuse concerns and dual diagnosis.
Nicole has earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Lake Erie College and a Master of Arts in Human Services and Community Counseling from John Carroll University.
Contact
Position:
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Address:
8224 Mentor Ave, Suite 208
Mentor Ohio 44060
Email:
ngray@behavioralwellnessgroup.com
Phone:
440-392-2222 EXT 864
Fax:
440-565-2349
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