About Me
I’m Nicole Ponce, and I have been in the field for a little over 10 years, which has taken me from children’s centers, to rehabilitation centers, to residential treatment, and finally settling down in private practice.
Over time, I have been able to learn many different styles, like DBT, CBT, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Perinatal and Prenatal counseling, Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness, Gottman Couple’s Therapy, and many more! Though I incorporate all these styles into sessions, creating a truly individualized experience for you, I have mostly adopted a person-centered and existential approach with a grounding in attachment theory and trauma-informed techniques.
I believe that every person is capable of living a fulfilling and healthy life, we just need to remove the barriers. If you are a person who is ready to explore your inner world, heal from past wounds, and take charge of creating a new reality for yourself, then I might be a great fit for you!
Outside of traditional therapy, I also offer Trauma-Informed Yoga Sessions, to help release trapped tension in the body and regulate the nervous system, as well as Spiritual Coaching to help individuals create meaning and purpose for their lives. Click these links below for more information on these services:
Please reach out to schedule an appointment or consultation! I look forward to starting this journey with you.
Experience
Nicole Ponce Counseling | Owner of Nicole Ponce Counseling: Providing individual therapy, relational therapy, adolescent therapy, and family therapy.
Fulshear Treatment to Transition | Residential Treatment: Providing individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy for adult women diagnosed with sub-acute mental health disorders.
DePelchin Children's Center | Community Setting: Provided individual and family counseling to children, adolescents, and families.
West Oaks Hospital-Excel Center | Outpatient Setting: Provided group therapy to adults diagnosed with sub-acute to acute mental health disorders.
Cenikor Foundation-Odyssey House | Residential Rehabilitation: Provided individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy for adolescents struggling with drug abuse and addiction.
The Harris County Center for Mental Health and IDD | School and Home Based Setting: Provided skills training, case management, and education to children with a current mental health diagnosis and their families.
Education
Master of Education in Counseling, University of Houston-Victoria, 2012
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, UnIversity of Houston, 2010
Training
EMDR Basic Training Course | Compassionworks
Perinatal Mood Disorders-Components of Care | Postpartum Support International
Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy Training | PSI
2021 LPC LMFT Supervisor Training | Kate Walker
200 HR Yoga Teacher Training | YogaRenew
Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification | My Vinyasa Practice
Yoga for Trauma | Michele Ribeiro, ED.D, CGP
2020 Trauma and Addiction Online Conference | PESI
Gottman Method Couple's Therapy Level 1 | Gottman Institute
Play Therapy Course | DePelchin Children's Center
DBT Skills Training Course | The Linehan Insitute
Evidenced Based Trauma Treatments and Interventions Seminar | Dr. Eric Gentry
Internal Family Systems Seminar | Dr. Frank Anderson
10th Annual Eating Recovery Foundation Conference | Eating Recovery Foundation