About Me
I’m Nicole Ponce, and I have a passion for helping people grow and heal. Whether it's recovering from trauma, discovering life's purpose, healing from chronic pain and limits in the body, or simply exploring oneself, I want to spend time with you!
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, Existential therapy, transpersonal psychology, 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 Meditation and Breathwork Coaching to help individuals create a different level of mental health, physical health, and spiritual health. Click these links below for more information on these services:
Meditation and Breathwork Coaching
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