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Bill strives to create an atmosphere of acceptance and understanding which provides a foundation for the hard work miracle of therapeutic change. Anxiety, depression, couple dysfunction are just a few of the issues we work with. Sexual addiction is an area of special interest. He received training from Dr. Patrick Carnes, one of the foremost sex addiction therapists in the country. This problem is devastating for the addict and his/her spouse and family. But it is treatable with focus, energy, and personal commitment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e45d140e4e2a8117b2c49d8/ce30fd82-0dfd-4efa-894c-36e6fa6bcaa8/Monica-Nichols-2a.jpg Our Staff - Monica Nichols MA LCMHC CSAT Welcome - I am glad you are here. I walk along side you on your journey of healing sex and love addiction, developmental and complex trauma, emotional and nervous system dysregulation, and patterns that keep you stuck in cycles of disconnection, shame and fear. 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