Nicky Tarricone, LPC

Nicky is a Licensed Professional Counselor and obtained her master's degree in counseling from Boise State University. Nicky began her career in mental health working with adolescents in a nature based wilderness setting. Since then she has worked with adolescent and adult populations in inpatient and outpatient settings. Prior to graduation, Nicky held internships at a private practice that specialized in working with a population with cognitive disabilities and at Intermountain Psychiatric Hospital. She is drawn to helping others recognize the innate strength and resiliency within themselves. Nicky is particularly passionate in working with trauma survivors and substance use. 

She believes in the importance of connection in the therapeutic journey. She operates from a belief that the therapeutic relationship is one centered in trust, partnership, acceptance, and openness. Nicky’s approach brings in mindfulness and a focus on acceptance. Her theoretical orientation includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gestalt, Person-Centered Therapy, and a Strengths-Based approach.

• Addiction
• Substance use
• Trauma
• EMDR
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Life-transitions
• Family relationships
• Suicidal ideation
• Self-esteem
• LGBTQIA+ identity
• Cognitive Differences
• Personal/romantic relationships
• Learning effective coping skills

Nicky moved to Boise in 2018 with her German Shepard from the mountains of Western North Carolina. Prior to working in mental health Nicky has a background working as a backpacking and adventure tour guide. When the weather is nice Nicky enjoys spending as much time outside as she can, especially hiking and mountain biking. When at home she enjoys listening to alternative folk music, drinking herbal tea and trying her hand at sushi-making.