NICOLE STRAUSS, LmSW

Hello, my name is Nicole Strauss. Choosing healing and growth is a gift to yourself. Finding the right therapist to collaborate with and feel supported by as you move towards your goals you want and deserve is important. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families navigating life transitions, stuck points to success, traumatic injury, toxic stress and relational wounds.  All can feel overwhelming and beyond what is possible. You are not alone.

My approach to counselling is focused on creating a supportive, calm, attuned, and structured space for you to explore new pathways for: 

  • Reclaiming your natural sense of safety and belonging.

  • Supporting you in processing and recovery from trauma or overwhelm

  • Strengthening your ability to live, work, relate, and create at your best.

My practice is built on a foundation of respect, collaboration, and a deep commitment for unconditional support during this critical time of your life, tailoring a therapeutic experience to meet your needs.

My clinical specialties include:

  • Trauma-Informed Counselling: I utilize specialized training in trauma-informed attachment and family-systems frameworks, as well as somatic techniques to help you process trauma gently and effectively.

  • Life Transitions: I have extensive experience providing crisis intervention and solution-focused counselling to clients experiencing grief, loss, substance use issues, and acute psychiatric concerns. I help you find clarity and stability during times of intense challenge.

Education and Experience

I am passionate about supporting individuals, families, artists and professionals experiencing trauma, grief, or barriers to their full potential. Before moving into private practice, I provided counselling in school settings, intensive outpatient facilities and community wellness centers.  Beyond my clinical practice, I enjoy creative writing, traveling, dancing tango, and being out in nature.

Next Steps

If you are ready to begin working with a therapist, either for the first time or picking up where you left off, I invite you to reach out for a complimentary consultation to see if I am a good fit for you.

Email me at nicole@centralaustinpsychotherapy.com.

Nicole is supervised by Tamera Linseisen, ACSW, LCSW-S