About Nicole
Nicky McDowell-Horn is a compassionate, client-centered Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Eastern New Mexico University. Nicky's gifts include a natural tendency for unconditional positive regard, skill in identifying the root cause of client symptoms, and the ability to reduce distress and anxiety in session by creating a warm, safe environment with attentive attunement. She also offers EMDR as a basic-trained EMDR practitioner. Nicky's clients can expect a therapist who listens and cares in a nonjudgmental and supportive way.
Languages
- English
Affiliation
- Socorro Community Health Center
Education
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Bachelor of Arts in Communication University of Texas of the Permian Basin - CollegeOdessa , TX
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Master of Arts in Counseling Eastern New Mexico University - CollegePortales , NM
Areas of Interest
- Trauma-related disorders
- Mood disorders
- Shame
Special Clinical Interest
My philosophy of care is that compassion is the standard I strive for in the therapy session, because compassion opens the doors to connection and subsequent healing in mental health.