“The best way out is through” 

– Robert Frost 

About Me

My name is Nicole Myles and I am a Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW) with a Master’s degree from the University of Toronto. For over 15 years, I have worked with children, teens, young adults and parents, helping them navigate difficult emotions and challenging behaviours.

I have always been interested in what lies beneath the way we feel and behave. I believe that when we understand what is really going on underneath, meaningful change becomes possible.

Parenting is also a big part of my work. I know how hard it can be to watch your child struggle and not know how to help. I also work with parents to better understand their child or teen and feel more confident supporting them.

I support children, teens and young adults with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and relationship challenges, including anxiety, ADHD, depression, self-esteem, friendship difficulties and emotional regulation. I have specialized training in Emotion-Focused Therapy and am a supervisor in EFT for Families.

I know that starting therapy can feel uncomfortable, especially for kids and teens. Building a relationship where they feel heard, understood and able to be themselves is always my starting point.

Connect with me for a free 15 minute consultation by email at nicole@therapywithnicole.com

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My Approach

I primarily work from an Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Emotion-Focused Skills Training (EFST) approach. I also integrate a range of other therapeutic approaches based on the individual needs of each client, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Therapy, Narrative Therapy and mindfulness-based practices.

  • I support children, teens and young adults in understanding and working through their emotions, while building greater self-awareness, confidence and emotion regulation skills. Therapy provides a supportive space to navigate challenges such as anxiety, low mood, ADHD, friendships and relationships, self-esteem, and the many transitions that come with growing up.

  • Parenting can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be challenging and bring up emotions and experiences from our own past. I support parents in developing greater awareness of the emotions that shape how they respond to their children, while helping them tune into their own parenting wisdom. Through this process, parents can build the confidence and skills to navigate difficult moments and become sturdy, connected leaders for their children.

  • I support families in strengthening connection and creating greater understanding between parents and children. Using attachment-based and emotion-focused approaches, I help families better understand the emotions and patterns that can lead to conflict or disconnection, while creating space for each family member to feel heard and understood. Together, we work toward new ways of responding to one another that strengthen relationships and build greater connection.

  • As a trained Emotion-Focused Therapist and Supervisor in EFT for Families (EFT-F), I provide supervision to therapists looking to deepen their emotion-focused work. I support therapists in developing their skills, strengthening their clinical confidence, and integrating emotion-focused approaches into their own practice.

  • I am a co-founder of Fully Feeling, where we provide emotion-focused workshops and professional training for parents, therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and school communities. Our workshops help participants understand how emotions shape behaviour while developing skills and strategies to navigate challenges, strengthen relationships and support the emotional well-being of children and teens. We also partner with schools to provide tailored workshops for educators and parents.

    Visit fullyfeeling.ca to learn more about our workshops and professional training.

“We don’t have
to do all of it alone. 

We were never
meant to.” 

– Brené Brown

Areas of expertise

 

 Anxiety 

ADHD

Self-Esteem

Friendship & Social Challenges 

Emotion Regulation

Depression & Low Mood

Parenting

Family Conflict

Relationship Issues

Autism

Learning Disabilities

Perfectionism & Academic Stress 

Qualifications

Nicole earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto in 2011. She began her career in children’s mental health, where she developed a strong foundation in individual and family therapy. Early in her career, Nicole developed a particular interest in attachment theory and its impact on relationships, leading her to pursue specialized training and certification in Attachment-Based Family Therapy.

Nicole has also completed specialized training in trauma-focused work with Geraldine Crisci and Nancy Mayer, as well as training in Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Over the last decade, Nicole has specialized in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Emotion-Focused Therapy for Families (EFT-F), receiving advanced training from Dr. Joanne Dolhanty. Nicole is a certified Emotion-Focused Therapist and EFT-F Supervisor, working with parents and families and providing supervision to other therapists.

Throughout her career, Nicole has worked in a range of children’s mental health settings, supporting children, teens and families with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and developmental needs. Her experience includes specialized work in Learning Disabilities and Mental Health (LDMH).