Professional Counselor in TX, LA, MO, & IA
Nicole Groves, LPC
Meet Nicole
You deserve a counseling experience that respects your identity and supports your unique journey. I am Nicole Groves, a Licensed Professional Counselor serving clients in Texas, Iowa, Missouri, and Louisiana. My background as a former K-12 educator fuels my passion for helping people navigate life's challenges with resilience and self-awareness. Whether you are seeking a safe space for identity exploration or healing from past trauma, I am here to act as your dedicated ally.
Approach to Counseling
​​My approach is holistic, personalized, and rooted in evidence-based practices to ensure you receive care that fits your specific needs. I provide a specialized and affirming space for the LGBTQ+, polyamory, and kink communities where your identity is respected and prioritized. I use proven methods like EMDR, DBT, and TF-CBT to help you address trauma and manage anxiety or depression. We work as partners in a confidential environment to build practical coping skills and achieve your goals for personal growth.
Individual Psychotherapy
This one-on-one service focuses entirely on your personal goals. You work with me to address specific concerns like anxiety, depression, or PTSD. We use tools like EMDR and DBT to process past trauma and build a healthier future.
Family Therapy
Family sessions help you navigate complex dynamics and improve the home environment. We work to identify patterns that cause friction and develop strategies for better cooperation. This approach fosters understanding and support among all family members.
Couples Therapy
You and your partner can strengthen your connection and improve communication. We focus on conflict resolution and rebuilding trust. This service is inclusive of all relationship dynamics, including ethical non-monogamy and polyamory.
Therapy for the Helping Professions
Helping professions require you to manage the physical and emotional impact of high-stakes service and constant emotional labor. Therapy helps you process the cumulative weight of your work—whether in a classroom, hospital, or precinct—and develop strategies to transition safely to your home life.
Sex Therapy
Sex therapy addresses the physical, emotional, and relational aspects of your sexual health. You can explore concerns regarding intimacy, desire, or identity in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I provide affirming support for those within the kink and BDSM communities.
Therapy for Therapists
​Mental health professionals need a secure space to process the vicarious trauma and emotional labor inherent in clinical work. You use these sessions to explore countertransference and develop strategies to prevent compassion fatigue in your practice. This peer-level support fosters your own mental wellness and ensures your longevity as a professional helper.