Nicki Wharton, LCSW, is a dedicated therapist who understands that many individuals have struggled for years in therapy without finding the relief they seek. She recognizes that clients dealing with complex developmental trauma often have needs that traditional approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and talk therapy, cannot adequately meet. With a focus on trauma and PTSD, Nicki works with preteens, teens, adults, and elders to confront the deep-rooted issues stemming from childhood trauma that lead to high levels of dissociation and disconnection from oneself and others. She offers a compassionate space for individuals to return home to themselves and heal from their experiences. Utilizing innovative approaches like psychedelic therapy—specifically cannabis and ketamine—Nicki provides powerful tools that serve as allies in overcoming complex PTSD and other mental health conditions. She believes that trauma is stored in the body, not just the mind, and that an altered state of consciousness, combined with a safe therapeutic relationship, is essential for genuine healing from past trauma. Nicki's work embodies a strength-based, trauma-focused, and person-centered approach, making her a trusted partner in the journey to emotional healing.