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Nicole Marcum, LCSW

Staff Therapist

Nicole Marcum, LCSW

Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with sixteen years of experience in a multitude of social work settings. Her ethical promise is to provide a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic environment for you to reflect on life experiences, behaviors, beliefs, and values that may be in the way of your desired quality of life. 

Nicole understands that it takes willingness, honesty, and courage to start this journey to reflect on past relationships, uncomfortable emotions, or uncovered painful experiences, and she is here to walk alongside you on that journey.

Nicole enjoys being outside/admiring nature, crafting, reading, baking family recipes, and spending time with her pup and family. 

She is also an active member of National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Education:

  • Bachelor of Social Work Degree, Tarleton State University 
  • Master of Science in Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington

Client Population:

Adults
Adolescents (12+)


Treatment Modalities:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Solution Focused Therapy
Trauma Informed Therapy


Issues Treated:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • ADHD
  • Grief & Loss
  • Trauma
  • Complex family dynamics
  • LGBTQ+ issues
  • Life Transitions
  • Perfectionism
  • Self-esteem Issues
  • Addiction Issues
  • OCD
  • Spirituality

Therapists

Andrew Burdick, BA
Counseling Student Intern
Supervised by Gina Gabriano, LPC-S
Anna Vaught, LCSW-S
Staff Therapist
Carly Johnson, LCSW
Staff Therapist
Chris Olson, LPC-S
Staff Therapist &
Team Lead
DeeDee Shoubaki, LPC
Staff Therapist
Elina Kharmats, LPC
Staff Therapist
Gina Gabriano, LPC-S
Staff Therapist
Hannah McConnell, LCSW-S
Staff Therapist
Jacqueline Rivera, LPC-Associate
Staff Therapist
Supervised by Jessica Pirzadeh, LPC-S
Jessica Pirzadeh, LPC-S
Staff Therapist
Clinical Director of Allen
Joseph Reyes, MT-BC, LPC
Staff Therapist
Kara English, LPC, LCDC
Staff Therapist
Katrina Brown, LMFT-S
Staff Therapist
Clinical Director of Telehealth
Meredith Kriz, LPC-S
Owner
Mia Sustek, LPC
Staff Therapist
Natasha Pinter, LPC
Staff Therapist
Nicole Marcum, LCSW
Staff Therapist
Paul Fowler, LCSW
Staff Therapist
Rachel Hendrix, LPC-Associate
Staff Therapist
Supervised by Jessica Pirzadeh, LPC-S
Taylor Jabczenski, LPC-Associate
Staff Therapist
Supervised by Jessica Pirzadeh, LPC-S and Megan Krizan, LPC-S, RPT-S
Stephanie Whisenhunt, LPC
Staff Therapist

Leadership

Meredith Kriz, LPC-S
Owner
Rachel Hendrix, COC, CPB, CPPM
Director of Operations
Jessica Pirzadeh, LPC-S
Staff Therapist
Clinical Director of Allen
Katrina Brown, LMFT-S
Staff Therapist
Clinical Director of Telehealth

Administration

Lizzie Kriz
Billing Support
Rachel Hendrix, COC, CPB, CPPM
Director of Operations
Andrew Burdick
Client Care
Coordinator

Find Support for Your Next Step

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or a difficult life transition, Nicole provides a compassionate space to explore what you’re experiencing, build on your strengths, and work toward meaningful change.

Contact Foundations Counseling today to schedule a free consultation and learn whether Nicole may be the right therapist for you.

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Suite 340
Allen, TX 75013

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Fax: 469-701-0909

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