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A grounded, compassionate therapist who believes in the sacredness of beginning again.

My work is rooted in this simple truth. Healing happens when we feel safe, seen, and supported. I help people slow down, breathe, and reconnect with parts of themselves that have been ignored, silenced, or overwhelmed for far too long.

I meet you exactly where you are - with gentleness, honesty, and deep respect for your story.

Nicole Schatz, MA, LPC, LSC

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My Story as a Therapist

I became a counselor because I know what it means to start again. To be human is to carry both hope and heaviness - I’ve learned that the most powerful transformations begin with tiny moments of courage and vulnerability. As a former educator, school counselor, and now therapist, I bring a unique background to my approach. Sacred Start Counseling was born out of my own healing. Across the country, we excel at human-DOING but not human-BEING. I am here to help with your human-BEING.

My work blends:

  • Trauma-informed care

  • Attachment-based understanding

  • Faith-honoring support (never pushed, always optional)

  • Warm, grounded connection

  • A belief in slow, sustainable healing

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My Approach is

Whole-Person, gentle + collaborative, rooted in safety, Faith-informed but never imposed, focused on slow, sacred growth.

I care about your emotions, body, relationships, faith, nervous system, and lived environment. We walk together - no pressure, no perfection required. Healing only happens in the presence of trust. I build a space where you can breathe. Your spiritual story is welcome here - but only if you want it to be a part of your process. Small shifts become big transformations.