NICOLE CHASE, LCSWA

Nicole Chase (she, her, hers) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA), who recently joined Triangle Wellness & Recovery after migrating north from Florida. Nicole graduated with her MSW and while in school she spent a year offering counseling and life management services to homeless families, after which she provided free counseling to children and families who reside in the Palm Beach County of FL. Following her graduation, Nicole worked at a dual diagnosis treatment facility that provided Partial Hospitalization as well as Intensive Outpatient treatment to individuals struggling with substance use issues and/or mental health conditions. Nicole’s passion for a collaborative and holistic approach to mental health began with her own journey in therapy, which allowed her to see how integral it is to look at a client as a whole person – not just their diagnoses or ailments. The body and mind help keep each other balanced when a person has appropriate skills and tools to navigate through life. Nicole understands how important it is to help clients find new approaches to building a balance for a fulfilling life. She grew up mainly abroad and has traveled extensively around the world, thus allowing her a unique perspective on how to be mindful of different cultures and integrate that knowledge into her therapeutic approach. Nicole originally graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Environmental Science, until she realized that her passion to help better the world was best expressed by helping others learn how to overcome whatever obstacles may be blocking them. Nicole is deeply driven by her own experiences to offer empathetic, non-judgmental, and dedicated support to individuals struggling with mental and physical illnesses, so that they can choose a life they find worth living.