Nicole Shifflett

I work with clients ages 14 and up from all walks of life. I support clients in navigating and healing childhood trauma, traumatic experiences, and other difficult life situations. Clients often contact me after having years of traditional talk therapy and still feeling stuck in the past or the effects of trauma in their daily lives.

I am a trained EMDR clinician who treats a variety of problem areas including trauma/PTSD, childhood trauma, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, and more.

Nicole has over a decade worth of experience in the field of social work holding both clinical and non-clinical roles. She spent nearly 8 years working for the Department of Human Services serving families involved in Child Welfare Services and as a Child Support Supervisor. Nicole worked in residential treatment where she treated severe mental illness in youth who had experienced significant trauma, then later went on to open her own private practice, Olakino Counseling.

Nicole earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Oklahoma. She is an experienced and trained EMDR clinician receiving training from an EMDRIA-approved consultant.

Hobbies: crocheting, reading, camping, hiking, cooking, photography, gardening

Favorite food: chips and queso

On her days off, you’ll find Nicole spending time with her son playing outside and enjoying being in nature.