HOPE NICELY, LPC, NCC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. I received my Bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!) in 2013 and my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2020. I believe everyone is capable of healing, and I feel called to provide a warm, safe, and inviting space while walking alongside people in their healing journey.   I have experience working with individuals who are dealing with various issues, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, substance abuse, self-esteem issues, grief and loss, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and women’s issues.  My passion lies in supporting diverse populations, especially BIPOC individuals, adolescents, and adult women. 

As people are dynamic individuals, I believe in drawing from different treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Person-Centered, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). Though counseling can be hard work, I believe in making it enjoyable and love to find ways to incorporate clients’ interests into therapy. As a believer in Christ, I am willing to incorporate one’s Christian beliefs or other spiritual beliefs in their counseling. My goal is to assist individuals with finding their own intrinsic ability to heal while gently challenging them to make the positive changes they seek for their lives!

I offer a warm, inviting, calm space for clients to begin or continue their healing journey. I  believe in empowering my clients to find their internal strength, self-worth, and capabilities to make the positive changes they seek. 

In my free time, I love traveling, spending time with family and friends, and cheering on the Dawgs during football season!