received my master’s degree in social work from Saginaw Valley State University and I obtained my B.A. with an emphasis on healthcare from Northwood University.
As a supervised, clinical social worker, I will implement 16 years of healthcare experience and evidence-based practices as a multidisciplinary approach. My experience consists of working with youth and adolescents who were runaways or at risk for homelessness. I have also had the pleasure of providing behavioral health clinical therapy to youth, adolescents, men, and women from culturally and diverse backgrounds. My goal as your therapist is to assist you in achieving self-awareness, balance, and overall wellness. You will be encouraged and motivated to utilize your tools as we uncover your strengths and your resources. Remember that no one’s destination is quite the same and that this is your journey. I look forward to walking with you and hope that you will not only strive but thrive, as we navigate your life experiences together.
Specialty Training
It’s important to me to continue my education regarding topics that will keep me knowledgeable and trained in the areas that best serve you. Here you will find areas that I specialize in and continue to maintain a high level of expertise.
2-Day DBT Training, 3-Day Pepsi Training, Implicit Bias Training
Contact Me
Schedule an Appointment with Nicole Hood
Emergencies: If you are experiencing an emergency or if your need is of an urgent nature, please call 911 or go to your local hospital. Contacting me does not constitute a client therapist relationship unless you are a regular client who is being seen by me in my office.
US Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
1-888-SUICIDE (1-888-784-2433)
1-877-SUICIDA (1-877-784-2432) (Spanish)
MY SPECIALTIES
Specialties
Anxiety
Children and Adolescents
Depression
Empowerment
Goal Setting
Self-Esteem
Issues
Anxiety
Concentration Issues
Coping Skills
Depression
Homelessness
Oppositional Defiance
Peer Relationships
Self-Esteem
Stress
Ages
Children (6-10)
Preteens/Tweens (11-13)
Adolescents Teenagers (14-21)
Adults
Treatment Orientation
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered Therapy
Strength-Based Therapy
Modalities
• Individual
• Couples
• Group
USING YOUR INSURANCE?
If you decide to use your insurance benefits for “behavioral or mental health,” contact your insurance company and ask the following questions:
Do I have outpatient mental health benefits?
Do I have a deductible to meet for in or out of network benefits?
If yes, how much is your total deductible?
If yes, how much of the deductible has been met?
Can I be seen by a LLMSW, LMSW, TLLP, LLP, LLPC, LPC, LLMFT, LMFT, or PhD?
Does my insurance allow supervision by a PhD or LMSW?
Is my therapist in or out of network?
If my therapist is out of network, what will my insurance cover for out of network services?
How many visits am I allowed per year?
If there a limit on visits, how many have I used already?
What is my policy plan year (i.e., January to January or September to September)?
Do I need a referral or authorization in order to be seen for therapy or testing?
Will my insurance cover individual and group therapy are on the same day?
What is my copay amount per session?