Miriam Nicoll, LCSW

05/27/2025

Sleep your way to better heart health! Restful sleep helps regulate blood pressure, reduces stress, and gives your heart a chance to recharge. Skimping on sleep can add strain to your heart over time! Prioritize those zzz’s for a healthier heart, and reach out if you need tips for better sleep habits. miriamnicolllcsw.com

01/15/2024

It's estimated that nearly 9 million adults around the world are living with ADD. If you've been diagnosed or are showing symptoms of ADD or ADHD, talking with a counselor can be an effective way to develop strategies that help you boost your focus and productivity. This article by Healthline goes into detail on how therapy helps those with ADD and ADHD.

Behavioral therapy for ADHD can help individuals manage ADHD by teaching them new skills. We explore methods, results, and more of this treatment option.

01/15/2024

Part of couples therapy involves getting a better understanding of your own needs. But what makes it different from individual therapy is how much we focus on communicating them to our partner and being receptive to our own partner’s communication. miriamnicolllcsw.com

01/12/2024

Anyone else dealing with post-holiday stress? Phew--it's not just us. From incoming credit card bills to family issues that flare up fast during the holiday season, the aftermath of December can be tough. Working with a counselor can be a great way to sort out your feelings and develop an effective plan of action to get back to feeling your best as you sail into 2024.
What are your go-to methods for distressing after the holidays? miriamnicolllcsw.com

01/12/2024

It feels safe to avoid risk, but doing this closes us off from potential good outcomes. If you're trying to let anxiety have less of a hold on you, it's helpful to get in the habit of asking yourself how risk-taking might have benefits. miriamnicolllcsw.com

01/09/2024

You can't control what life throws at you--but you can control how you handle it. Managing mental health is key for dealing with day to day stresses, maintaining healthy relationships, contributing to your community, and reaching your potential. If you're not sure where to start when it comes to improving your mental health, working with a counselor can be a great jumping-off point. This article by Medical News Today explains just how counseling can help.

Mental health counselors provide support for anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and more. Learn about the costs and how to find help here.

01/09/2024

Therapy for trauma isn’t about denying the significance of what happened, it’s about helping you to feel more in control of your emotions. If you struggle with hypervigilance or difficulty concentrating, you may benefit from seeing a trauma specialist. miriamnicolllcsw.com

01/06/2024

For our relationships to thrive, we have to continuously practice being emotionally open. This means setting aside times to actively seek connection and avoiding taking our partner for granted. miriamnicolllcsw.com

01/04/2024

January is National Mental Wellness month. Working with a counselor isn't just for dealing with acute life stressors--it can also provide insights into steps that you can take to improve your life. If you've been thinking about getting the mental health support we all need, the time is now. miriamnicolllcsw.com

01/03/2024

Therapy is about helping you to progress toward goals that you pick for yourself. Even if progress isn't immediate, keeping your goals in mind will help you stay motivated. miriamnicolllcsw.com

01/01/2024

Happy New Year from Miriam Nicoll, LCSW; BCD!

12/30/2023

In order to correct harmful thought patterns, we have to be aware of them. For that, we need to approach our feelings without judging ourselves negatively. miriamnicolllcsw.com