Services
Mental Health and Addictions Therapy For Adults
My approach blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a holistic, person-centered philosophy. I have a proven track record of helping clients uncover the root causes of their struggles, build healthy coping mechanisms, and reclaim their sense of purpose and well-being. I use a variety of tools drawing from many therapeutic approaches, such as Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
My areas of expertise include a variety of issues, including anxiety/stress, substance use and misuse, relapse prevention, life transitions, identifying the core belief, identity exploration, codependency and communication enrichment/boundaries.
Life can be full of problems, anxieties, dead-end situations, or just feels empty sometimes.
During our individual counseling sessions, I can help you identify and understand your particular situation. Together, we can work on finding the courage to address your situation and initiate positive changes in your life.
Where can individual counseling help?
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Personal Enrichment
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Dealing with grief and loss
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Self-determination
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Coping with depression and anxiety
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Codependency and creating boundaries
How does it work?
I help people to understand their feelings and needs. Together with you, we can develop the steps and daily tools necessary to initiate positive changes in your life.
This is how we do it:
- Discuss current problems or goals
- Identify early problem-solving skills
- Examine patterns of relating to others
- Develop goal-oriented strategies
- Assess personal resources
- Learn tools and techniques for changing old patterns of behavior and implementing decisions and choices
Supervision
Are you a new but enthusiastic therapist working on achieving licensure and improving skills? K. Nicole McLean offers supervision for LCMHC, LCAS, and CADC, in North Carolina, for those who are pursuing license or certification eligibility. She provides a secure and encouraging environment to help you discover your professional voice.
A “licensed professional counselor” is a person engaged in the practice of counseling who holds a license as a licensed professional counselor issued under the provisions of the North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Act and must complete all requirements before license can be issued. (NCGS ยง 90-336)
Here are the requirements for individual supervision for a LCMHC
Individual Supervision:(Rule .0210)
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1 hour per 40 hours of supervised professional practice
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Face-to-face, clinical supervision means supervision that is live, interactive, and visual
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May be video โ synchronous (real time) and involves verbal and visual interaction during the supervision
Requirements for a LCMHC are here: LCMHC Information
To become a fully licensed LCAS, you will complete a combination of experience, education, and passage of an exam. Registration with the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board allows you to legally work in the substance use disorder profession while under supervision by a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) or Supervisor Intern (CSI). This is how you earn experience.
- Associate Status is the second step in the standard LCAS application
- Supervision requirements for ASSOCIATE (Criteria A only)
- Verification of 300 hour supervised post-masters practicum completed by a CCS or CSI
- Supervision Agreement by a CCS or CSI
Requirements for a LCAS are here: LCAS Information
More information can be found at https://www.ncsappb.org/
This credential is designed for applicants with a high school diploma or equivalency, Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or Advanced Degree.*
*Advanced Degrees in human services field with clinical internships as part of the completed curricula should apply for LCAS.
To start the process you begin by registering with North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board. A Registered person is considered a substance use disorder professional who is receiving supervision from a Certified Clinical Supervisor or Clinical Supervisor Intern.
Requirements for a CADC are here: CADC Information
More information can be found at https://www.ncsappb.org/
Get in Touch
Schedule a Session
Ready to take the next step? Contact us to schedule your telehealth session in the North or South Carolina area. If you prefer to be seen for in-person sessions, we are located in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Phone
(828) 974-8188