High Performance Counseling, Nicole N. Kaufman, Therapist

"I began seeing Nicole several years ago during one of the most challenging times of my life. Nicole quickly empowered me to steadily navigate through what at the time felt like insurmountable obstacles. She has a well educated, empathetic, results-driven approach. Nicole is personable, authentic, and genuinely motivated to see her clients reach their goals. She is truly a breath of fresh air and I am very grateful to have worked with Nicole!"

"I have been seeing Nicole for probably 5 years now and I am so glad I found her. She has given me the tools to navigate difficult situations and has helped me to be able to see things from multiple perspectives. I highly recommend her and have sang her praises to all my friends. If you are struggling and looking for a helping hand you have definitely found the right person with Nicole."

"Open minded, intelligent and very comforting! Nicole cares and it shows each time we meet. She has helped me navigate through several challenging difficulties with sound & educated advice. I am now on my way! Living and leading a more healthy and productive life. I can't thank her enough. Highly recommended"

"If you are reading this, then know right away that you are already taking a step in the right direction. Have confidence in that, and if you don't, then know I sure do. I came to Nicole at a time when the consequences of decisions made by those very dear to me had begun to seep into nearly every facet of my life. In short, a crisis; one I had been weathering alone for several months. As strong as you think you are, as well educated, as resourceful, as intelligent-some things even when you pour your best efforts or intentions into them, will leave you sapped of your energy and entirely consumed in drama. And of course, there are always things we could improve on within ourselves. With Nicole's help, I reversed that course. She helped me weather that storm, and navigate through it. As I see it, her goal was to contextualize and work through the crisis in a way that also promoted growth and improvement. Sometimes Nicole was there to comfort me. Sometimes she was there to lead me to realizations that relate to my earliest memories. Sometimes she was there to encourage me. We probably laughed more than we cried, which says alot given everything that's gone on. That's definitely an understatement. Nicole is a remarkable professional. She loves what she does, and that passion is immediately apparent. She is empathetic, fierce, straight-forward, remarkably insightful, and attentive. Whether you are coping with your own drama or tragedy; riddled with anxiety or doubt; or just looking to optimize your actual potential, Nicole will help you get there. Don't wait till things get worse, don't kid yourself that just because you think you understand what's going on or what you need to do about it that you wouldn't benefit from counsel; you would, and you deserve better. Speak to somebody, call Nicole."

"I have dealt with anxiety a lot in my life. When I started working with Nicole, my anxiety was at an all time high. Nicole was very easy to talk to and I instantly felt comfortable with her. I could tell from the beginning Nicole was passionate about her work and desire to help. I never felt any judgement and felt like I could tell Nicole anything, as if speaking to a trusted friend. She gave me several different techniques to incorporate inside and outside of my sessions. One example was a breathing exercise, another was making a list of things I am grateful for in my life. It felt very beneficial using physical and mental strategies, as my anxiety manifested in physical form as well as mental and emotional. A huge milestone for me working with Nicole was to get off my anxiety medications, as I no longer felt the need for them. I wanted to stop relying on medications, and it was totally my choice to stop, but I couldn’t have done it without Nicole’s help. To this day, I am still medication free and continue to use Nicole’s techniques when I need them. Today, I can say my anxiety is the lowest and most manageable that I can remember. I feel Nicole’s approach is different from other therapists that I have worked with in the past because she doesn’t just listen and look at you, take notes, and give homework. She actually engages you and proves without a doubt that she cares and is invested in your well-being. She is also knowledgeable and well versed in what may be considered non-traditional or alternative techniques, strategies, and methodologies, and other natural/holistic approaches. Nicole is still there for me when I need her and I am eternally grateful for her and all she continues to do for me in my life."