Nicole Nolan is a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience providing individual therapy and driving systemic change in the mental health and prevention fields. She works with children, adolescents, and young adults facing a wide range of challenges, including grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, school avoidance, parent-child conflict, sports performance anxiety, and more.

Nicole has a particular focus on suicide prevention and suicide loss response, with specialized expertise in supporting adolescents and families through grief and trauma. She served as the Adolescent Suicide Prevention Grant Coordinator for the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County, where she developed and implemented programs aimed at reducing suicide risk and providing critical support to those impacted by suicide loss.

Drawing on her background as a school social worker, Nicole also provides advocacy and consultation to help clients and their families navigate school systems and access essential services. She embraces a holistic and collaborative approach, incorporating evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, and Systems Theory to create individualized treatment plans.

Nicole is skilled at navigating the children’s system of care and has significant experience with higher levels of care. She regularly collaborates with other professionals to enhance treatment outcomes and ensure comprehensive support for her clients.

Previously, Nicole served as the county’s wraparound therapist for the Family Crisis Intervention Unit (FCIU), focusing on juvenile diversion and truancy prevention. She has also contributed at the county level by securing grant funding and developing school-based programs to expand mental health and prevention resources for youth.

• M.SW. (Master of Social Work – Clinical Practice with Children & Families): Monmouth University
• M.P.P. (Master of Public Policy): Monmouth University
• B.A. (Philosophy): Rutgers University, New Brunswick

Nicole Nolan earned her Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) in Clinical Practice with Children and Families, and her Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.), both from Monmouth University. She graduated with honors from both programs, demonstrating academic excellence and dedication. During her graduate studies, Nicole held graduate assistantships and research positions that enriched her clinical and policy expertise. In recognition of her outstanding achievements, she was awarded the prestigious Harriet Bloomfield Memorial Student Scholarship by NASW-NJ.

Nicole also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, where she developed strong critical thinking and ethical reasoning skills foundational to her clinical work.

Currently, Nicole serves on the Chapter Committee on Nominations and Leadership Identification (CCNLI) for the National Association of Social Workers (New Jersey), contributing to the advancement of the social work profession in the state. 

Nicole additionally serves as a partner to Men's X Mental, a national non-profit with roots in Monmouth County, addressing men's mental health and wellness.

Nicole has co-authored several research papers focused on youth suicide prevention, with her work featured at the American Association of Suicidology’s annual conference. Recently, she was selected by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) to lead the revision of their national policy on youth suicide prevention. Nicole regularly provides professional development and consultation to agencies, communities, non-profits, and school districts, sharing expertise on best practices for traumatic loss, postvention response, youth suicide prevention and intervention, as well as strategies to promote overall student mental wellness and resilience. 

My therapeutic approach is person-centered and holistic, with a strong emphasis on empowerment, collaboration, advocacy, and validation. Specializing in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, I bring experience addressing a wide range of challenges faced by young people today, using only evidence-based treatment modalities.

At Whole Peace Counseling, we take a collaborative approach to explore the many factors influencing your mental health. Together, we will identify the root causes of your challenges and develop effective strategies to overcome them. I offer both in-person sessions at my office in Red Bank and virtual telehealth appointments. Additionally, I am an approved Out-of-State Telehealth Provider for clients in Delaware and Connecticut.

At Whole Peace Counseling, we are dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and young adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, childhood trauma, school difficulties, life transitions, and ADHD. We honor the dignity and worth of every individual and recognize the vital importance of nurturing strong, supportive relationships.

Founder Nicole Nolan, MPP, LCSW, embraces a holistic, client-centered approach, utilizing evidence-based interventions—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Psychotherapy, and Parent Coaching—to empower clients and their families. We are committed to service and social justice by providing accessible, culturally sensitive care that addresses each person’s unique needs and circumstances.

Our mission is to foster collaborative, solution-focused treatment that celebrates individuality and resilience. Guided by the latest research and ethical practice, Whole Peace Counseling strives to promote healing, growth, and well-being for every client, ensuring they are supported every step of the way.