Dr. Nicole Black, PhD LPC-S LCDC

Dr. Nicole Black, PhD LPC-S LCDC mental health counselor, trauma counselor, child counselor, adult counselor
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Today, on Mental Health Provider Day, we want to recognize and celebrate the incredible counselors and mental health pro...
05/12/2026

Today, on Mental Health Provider Day, we want to recognize and celebrate the incredible counselors and mental health professionals who serve our communities with compassion, dedication, and heart. đź’™

To our Phoenix Arise team — thank you for the work you do every single day for individuals, children, couples, and families across Lubbock, Farmers Branch, and the greater Texas community.

Thank you for sitting with people in their hardest moments.
Thank you for creating safe spaces for healing.
Thank you for helping clients rediscover hope, resilience, and strength.

Mental health work requires emotional presence, patience, wisdom, and deep compassion — and we are continually inspired by the care our counselors provide both in and out of the therapy room.

Your impact reaches far beyond sessions. You are helping change lives, strengthen families, and build healthier communities across Texas.

Today, we celebrate and honor YOU. ✨

With gratitude,
Phoenix Arise

Confidence in complex trauma work doesn’t come from more interventions alone—it comes from deeper understanding.Join our...
05/06/2026

Confidence in complex trauma work doesn’t come from more interventions alone—it comes from deeper understanding.

Join our next consultation cohort beginning July 2026 ✨

Small group. Limited spots.
đź”— https://www.phoenixariseconsulting.com/group-consultation

Complex cases require space for deeper thinking.This consultation group is designed for clinicians who want greater clar...
05/06/2026

Complex cases require space for deeper thinking.

This consultation group is designed for clinicians who want greater clarity, stronger conceptualization, and more confidence in complex trauma work.

July 2026 cohort now enrolling. Limited spots available.

đź”— https://www.phoenixariseconsulting.com/group-consultation

Sometimes a child’s behavior doesn’t quite make sense.They seem to “check out.”They deny things that clearly happened.Th...
04/20/2026

Sometimes a child’s behavior doesn’t quite make sense.

They seem to “check out.”
They deny things that clearly happened.
They shift quickly between moods or reactions.

It’s easy to assume:
attention issues, anxiety, or behavior challenges.

But sometimes, what we’re seeing is something else entirely.

Dissociation is a protective response to overwhelming experiences—and in children, it often hides in ways that are easy to miss.

In our latest blog, we explore:
• what dissociation is
• how it shows up in children
• and why it’s so often misunderstood

Understanding this can change how we respond—and how we support children who need it most.

Read more here:
đź”— https://www.phoenixariseconsulting.com/blog/DissociationInChildren





Some cases ask more of us.When things feel stuck, unclear, or complex, it can be hard to know how to move forward on you...
04/14/2026

Some cases ask more of us.

When things feel stuck, unclear, or complex, it can be hard to know how to move forward on your own.

Our consultation group offers a space for clinicians to slow down, think deeply, and gain clarity in complex trauma work—while being supported in the process.

Our next cohort begins May 2026, and spots are limited.

Learn more here:
https://www.phoenixariseconsulting.com/group-consultation




If you’re a clinician working with complex trauma, you’ve likely encountered cases that feel stuck, unclear, or difficul...
04/07/2026

If you’re a clinician working with complex trauma, you’ve likely encountered cases that feel stuck, unclear, or difficult to move forward.

You don’t have to navigate those alone.

Our Group Consultation Cohort (starting May 2026) is designed to help you strengthen case conceptualization, build confidence with complex presentations, and apply practical interventions you can use immediately.

This is a small, depth-oriented group grounded in relational safety and nervous system awareness—not surface-level consultation.

Spots are limited to preserve depth, and filling up quick - enrollment is now open
đź”— Learn more and apply: https://www.phoenixariseconsulting.com/group-consultation




Spots are already filling for our May 2026 consultation group—if you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s the time.Come...
04/01/2026

Spots are already filling for our May 2026 consultation group—if you’ve been thinking about joining, now’s the time.

Come deepen your work with complex trauma in a supportive, collaborative space.

đź”— https://www.phoenixariseconsulting.com/group-consultation

Something new is coming.We’re developing a library of on-demand trainings focused on complex trauma, dissociation, and a...
03/30/2026

Something new is coming.

We’re developing a library of on-demand trainings focused on complex trauma, dissociation, and attachment injury—designed to support deeper clinical understanding and real-world application.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen assessment skills or expand your treatment approach, these trainings are being built with intention and depth.

Launching soon.

Join the notification list through the link in bio so you’re the first to know when we go live: https://www.phoenixariseconsulting.com/learn

Elevate your clinical work with deeper support, clarity, and connection.We’re opening enrolment for our next Group Consu...
03/28/2026

Elevate your clinical work with deeper support, clarity, and connection.

We’re opening enrolment for our next Group Consultation Cohort (May 2026)—designed for clinicians working with complex trauma, dissociation, and attachment injuries.

This is more than case discussion. It’s a space for thoughtful conceptualization, skill-building, and real integration into your clinical practice.

âś” Monthly collaborative consultation
âś” Access to cohort discussion board
âś” Expand confidence with complex cases
âś” Move beyond surface-level interventions

If you’re ready to grow your work in a grounded, relationally-focused space, we’d love to have you.

đź”— Learn more + apply: https://www.phoenixariseconsulting.com/group-consultation








In the playroom, “resistance” can show up in a lot of ways—shutting down, changing the subject, refusing, getting irrita...
03/27/2026

In the playroom, “resistance” can show up in a lot of ways—shutting down, changing the subject, refusing, getting irritated right when things start to feel important.

But with children who have experienced complex trauma, that moment is often misunderstood.

What looks like resistance is frequently a nervous system signal:
“This is as much as I can handle right now.”

When we shift from seeing behavior to understanding regulation, the work changes.

We move from pushing → to pacing
From compliance → to capacity
From questioning → to listening

And sometimes, what feels like a “stuck” session is actually the work happening in real time.

✨ The newest Phoenix Arise newest blog explores this shift:
Resistance in the Playroom: What It’s Really Telling Us
https://www.phoenixariseconsulting.com/blog/InterpretingResistanceInThePlayroom

A client once paused mid-session and said:“I know something is happening… I just don’t have words for it.” If you work w...
03/26/2026

A client once paused mid-session and said:
“I know something is happening… I just don’t have words for it.”

If you work with trauma, you’ve probably heard some version of this.

Dissociation can be incredibly hard to describe—especially for clients experiencing it in real time.

That’s exactly why the Dissociative Experiences Cards Premium Bundle was created.
Instead of searching for words, clients can recognize themselves in what’s already written—opening the door to deeper understanding and conversation.

Inside the bundle:
• Physical decks for in-session use
• Digital decks for telehealth or flexible access
• A clinician manual to support intentional, trauma-informed use

It’s a simple tool—but in practice, it can shift a session from “I don’t know” to real clarity.

⚠️ There are only 10 premium bundles left

If this is something your clients could benefit from, you can explore it here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4477821691/dissociative-experiences-cards-therapist?etsrc=sdt




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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
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