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.

Nicole Gray, LPCC Clinical Counselor

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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