Nicole Gonzalez Smith - Lcsw, Msw, Ma Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

Private Practicewww.nurture-counseling.com

The KidSuccess program at JFS aims to make mental health support accessible to families who may face barriers outside of the school setting. As a contracted school-based therapist, I provide counseling services in English and Spanish to students in the public education system at no cost. My clients are referred for trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, social skills, and more.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Conducted telehealth therapy sessions for adults in the local community. Integrated clinical theories and skills into sessions to support clients through challenges with mental health symptoms, family dynamics, trauma, work, and relationships.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Coordinated Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program planning and implementation via a highly collaborative relationship with all faculty. Taught developmentally-appropriate SEL classes to children grades K-8. Provided scheduled individual and small group therapeutic support to students, as well as immediate psychosocial crisis management throughout the school day. Advised families and teachers in regard to each child's psychosocial needs and clinical best practices. Offered and advocated for culturally-affirming support to students of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Conducted telehealth therapy sessions to support Colorado educators during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Denver, Colorado, United States

Conducted biopsychosocial assessments to identify client needs and develop treatment plans. Provided trauma-informed behavioral health counseling to families and children aged 8-17 with a mental health diagnosis and behavioral issues that interfere with functioning at home, in school and/or in the community. Provided timely documentation (utilizing Bluestep) to insurance and regulatory entities for purposes of service reimbursement. Developed and implemented a parenting curriculum. Provided clinical case management and advocacy. Engaged in regular supervision to support case conceptualization, therapeutic skills, and self-reflection.

Facilitated supervised visitations for at-risk families to rebuild working connections through parent support, child support, and therapeutic interventions.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Supported students with a wide-range of learning profiles to meet grade-level expectations in reading, writing, and executive function through small group intervention. Crafted Student Learning Plans to ensure students received appropriate accommodations and progress monitoring at school. Created differentiated resources for teachers to implement in their classrooms.

Boulder, Co

Taught math, literacy, social studies, science, and electives through student-centered experiences at an IB School. Worked closely with colleagues, children, and families to support the academic and social-emotional development of all students.- Member of the Faculty Leadership Team

Boulder, Co

Taught alongside a lead teacher four days per week in a diverse 3rd-grade classroom at an arts-integrated public school. Developed curricula and led lessons in a variety of subjects, supported students through academic intervention and conflict-mediation, studied educational psychology theories, and engaged in regular self-reflection and goal-setting. Attended education seminars one day per week for licensure while completing coursework towards a Masters in Education.

Brunswick, Me

Snowmass Village, Co

Brunswick, Me

Santiago, Patagonia, Chile

Cambridge, Ma

Master Of Social Work - Msw, Mental Health

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Education And Human Development

Recipient of the 2018 Outstanding Graduate Award

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Earth And Oceanographic Science (Major), Visual Arts (Major), Education Studies (Minor)

Activities and Societies: Outing Club, Bella Mafia a Capella, Women's Resource Center Council Member

Education record

Education record

Education record