Nicole Valentine, LISW

Therapist

Contact Nicole directly at:

515-537-8255

Nicole@openheartstherapy.com

*Please note if this is a mental health emergency call 988 or 911 or go to your local emergency room.

*Initial appointments may be scheduled by emailing Info@openheartstherapy.com


Nicole Valentine, LISW and Lucy, Certified Therapy Dog

Hello! My name is Nicole. I have my LISW and received my undergraduate in Social Work and my Masters in Social Work from University of Northern Iowa.

  • BCBS, UHC, Medicaid (Molina, ITC, Wellpoint), Aetna, Cigna, Midlands Choice, HealthPartners

    • 4-Adult

  • EMDR, IFS, Play Therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy, TF-CBT

  • At the main office with my Certified Therapy Dog, Lucy.

  • I work to build a strong and meaningful therapeutic relationship and encourage my clients to be whomever they need to be in the moment. Combining humor and connection while using a trauma lens and evidence based models, such as EMDR, play therapy and Internal Family Systems, we will build the skills to confidently find peace in your life again.

  • I like to spend time with my pets, play board games and video games, and cooking.

  • I wanted to be a vet or work at an animal shelter

  • Sushi rolling