Nicole Bushnell

Nicole Bushnell, LCSW-C ,and Perinatal Mental Health Certified therapist, offers a warm, supportive, and safe space for her clients.   She utilizes a collaborative, strengths-based approach to empower individuals, children, and families, helping them navigate life's challenges, uncover inherent strengths, and develop practical tools for resilience.

Specializing in trauma and perinatal issues, Nicole also has extensive experience supporting military communities. Her therapeutic approach integrates humanistic theory, Internal Family Systems, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, person-centered Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT. She works with children, adolescents, adults, and families, addressing a broad spectrum of concerns including ADHD, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, life transitions, parenting challenges, and self-esteem .

Committed to a non-judgmental, trauma-informed environment, Nicole customizes her guidance to each client's unique pace and goals. Whether clients seek relief from anxiety, healing from past wounds, or resilience building, Nicole partners with them to transform challenges into stepping stones toward an empowered and thriving life. She provides both telehealth services and in-person sessions at Anne Arundel Co. Public Schools.

Outside of her practice, Nicole enjoys traveling, spending time with her husband and kids, trying new foods and activities, reading, and hiking.