NS Counseling

Happy to announce I am offering EMDR Consultations to clinicians who have already completed basic training. For more info, click link in bio or email me. :)

Loved spending time with the amazing students at Bradley University that coordinated the event a couple of weeks ago where I spoke about Mental health and wellness in Latino culture! Amazing group and amazing movement towards fighting the stigma against mental health acceptance. si se puede! #speaker #speakingengagement #psychoeducation #education #themoreyouknow #sisepuede #saludmental

Absolutely! How do you define Success? -Repost from Oliver bowers found on Facebook

Hi there! Long time no see. Just wanted to give a quick hello. I know I haven’t been online much and it’s mostly to balance self care and being away from electronics since I’m on it most of the time for sessions. Also a quick shout out to everyone doing the intense work of self reflection, challenging yourself and growth on the daily this past year! Don’t forget growth and accomplishments do not look the same for everyone and sometimes stepping outside for 2 minutes is huge! ...Whatever it is, keep going! You NEVER fail if you don’t stop trying. Each day is a day to try something. A positive affirmation for yourself, educating yourself with reputable sources, practicing calming breathing or exercises, doing a new or old activity that makes you genuinely feel good, practicing positive or assertive communication, finding what sparks joy... so much can be what you try. So you’re never failing, keep going! Talk to y’all soon! Ps if you are looking for a therapist and aren’t sure where to start looking (besides who you see around here lol) try : @latinxtherapy @therapy.den @inclusivetherapists @therapyforblackgirls @clinicians_of_color @openpathpsychotherapy And many more! Including calling your insurance and asking for a list of providers currently accepting new patients! :)

Did anyone else watch Pixar’s movie @pixarsoul ? I loved this message! What were your thoughts? #pixar #pixarsoul #soul #ocean #live #present #bepresent

I am wishing you all a very Happy Holidays. I know this year has been so extremely exhausting. The roller coaster emotions and events, fear, uncertainty, excitement, relief, and up and downs. My clients know that the motto of this year has been day by day or one day at a time. In whatever way possible, take some time to enjoy even the smallest joys. If it’s a hot chocolate, a warm tea or sitting outside and listening to the birds I wish you moments of peace, joy, and h...ope. With Love & Light, Nicole S.

I wanted to share an article sent by Kaiser Permanente last week. I have often talked to my clients about these countries and what the reports say contribute to them being top rated as the happiest countries in the world. I really love these traditions and ways of living that are often so foreign to us here in the USA. We can certainly work towards adapting many of these in our lives to achieve healthier and happier habits and ways of living! Any other practices you would suggest from another country?

For social justice. For our country. Para Justicia Social. Para nuestra Paíz. #vote #vota

New logo as I transition from NS Counseling to Nicole Serrano Licensed Marriage Family Therapist Inc. Same website, Same therapist, and Always caring!

If you have not seen Netflix documentary #thesocialdilemma please go watch it now. It is crucial for us to take back the reigns of the online world for our own mental health and our teens and children’s mental health. If you’ve seen way less of me, THIS IS WHY. Check it out! Let’s talk about it. #netflix #thesocialdilemma #socialmedia #online #facebook #instagram #twitter #pinterest #snapchat #reddit

If you have not seen Netflix documentary #thesocialdilemma please go watch it now. It is crucial for us to take back the reigns of the online world for our own mental health and our teens and children’s mental health. If you’ve seen way less of me, THIS IS WHY. Check it out! Let’s talk about it. #netflix #thesocialdilemma #socialmedia #online #facebook #instagram #twitter #pinterest #snapchat #reddit

Tried and true! Had a good RnB session this morning while cooking and everyone else losing their shit with the game on, dog barking and chasing, kids screaming over playing. And I was just #parenting #morning #blockitout #noisecancelling #laugh #lol

6am three day training! Why?! Lol believe it or not I chose to do this, but only because Dolores Mosquera is a Guru of working with dissociative disorders and EMDR. Always learning to keep working on this science and art of healing for my clients #emdr #advancedtraining #healing #trauma

Fellow clinicians: Join us on this very important discussion with IE CAMFT #therapists #clinicians #ie

This gave me the chills because, it is in fact what often happens in the therapy room (or online session) Thinking of all my incredible clients

Just a little light humor because I love #brooklyn99 #brooklynninenine #captainholt #therapy #humor

Excited to be EMDR certified! This means I did hours of additional training, consultations and work to get to a point where I have completed requirements that indicate I specialize in EMDR therapy. It takes a lot of continued work for clinicians to be certified in a treatment modality so it is something we are often proud of since it helps us serve our clients better! Wishing everyone a safe and healthy and fun weekend! =

Some resources for #DACA. Learn more about how we can support and advocate for change, as this is a step but certainly still a matter that needs our attention. #dacadreamers check out the following pages for more information! @latinxtherapy @mindfulquestrc @mendingrootstherapy ... thank you all for your resources! If you have resources you want to share, comment and tag them below!

Another amazing piece by @revelatori don’t bury things and allow them to grow and fester. Let’s work through them together #mentalhealth #help #therapy

When I worked as a clinical therapist at Loma Linda Behavioral Medicine Center I loved working on a team to provide care for our patients. Now I am happy to announce that I can provide care for those who provide care to others on a daily basis. It’s important for our providers to also have a place of healing and being heard. #riskmanagement #lomalindauniversity #healthandwellness #mentalhealth #yourmentalhealthmatters #poc #pocbusiness #therapist #latinatherapist #poctherapist #emdr #emdrtherapy

21 journal prompts I found on Pinterest that I thought would be fun for those looking to continue to journal! #journaling #quarantine #covid_19

To the families, friends and brothers / Sisters in arms remembering their loved ones today. #memorialday

Practicing mental health wellness in honor of self care and Mental Health Awareness Month! #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

Loving the sticker! Thank you @therapyofthesunshop @therapyofthesun for the amazing note and sticker! Just in time as I celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month! #erasingthestigma #fightthestigma #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalwellness