therapy services

Hi there! I’m Nicky. At HeartArtConnection, I offer a holistic, individualized approach to therapy, drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities to meet you where you are. I have a Master’s in Expressive Therapies and Mental Health Counseling and bring nearly 20 years of experience to my work with clients.

The foundation of my work is steeped in the Internal Family Systems, or parts work. IFS is a therapeutic model that works with the individual as a whole, while recognizing we are made up of many parts, all serving a function. As we identify, explore, dialogue and relate to these parts, we gain greater understanding and compassion toward ourselves, while accessing practical tools and insight to improve our daily functioning and wellbeing.

Mindfulness is woven throughout my work. Together, we practice building the capacity to notice thoughts, emotions, and internal experiences with greater awareness and less judgment. Over time, this can help us move out of autopilot, become more present in our bodies and lives, and respond to difficult emotions with greater choice and self-compassion. A practice of Mindfulness builds a capacity to be with and witness what is present without running away or avoiding it.

Somatic Therapy is another key modality I tap into in my work with clients. Sometimes simply being with and riding the wave of an emotion—and the physical sensations that come along with it—can be one of the most powerful tools we have. Somatic Therapy focuses on listening to and following our body’s cues and wisdom. If a sensation had a voice, what would it say? What does it need? By attuning to our physical sensations, we can gain greater insight and connection to our bodies, intuition, and what we may need for healing.

I also draw from Expressive Arts Therapy when it feels supportive and appropriate for you. No one will be forced to create art! Expressive arts therapy utilizes creative modalities such as music, songwriting, movement, visual art and more as vehicles for self-expression and to shed light into the subconscious mind. By engaging in these holistic forms of expression, we gain insight and creative solutions that we may not be able to access by processing verbally alone.

My goal is to meet you where you are with compassion and help you develop greater confidence, empowerment, self-compassion, clarity, emotional regulation, and well-being.

I work especially well with clients who are curious and eager to grow. If you’re interested in deepening your self-awareness, intuition, creativity, and connection to your authentic self, I’d love to connect with you.

Individual Therapy

Therapy sessions are typically held weekly or biweekly for 55 minutes. I offer virtual therapy in Arizona and Massachusetts, as well as an in-person therapy option in the Phoenix area.

Private Pay: $180 | 55-minute session

I am able to provide a superbill if your insurance plan offers reimbursement for out-of-network mental health services.