Alexandra Ruetz, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Nichole is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in substance use disorders, process and behavioral addictions, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health conditions, including complex trauma, OCD, anxiety disorders, and PTSD.
Her therapeutic approach is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed, integrating evidence-based modalities such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also incorporates relational, experiential, existential, and narrative therapies to support deeper self-understanding and individualized healing.
Nichole recognizes that struggles rarely exist in isolation and works with clients to understand underlying patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and reconnect with themselves. She strives to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel genuinely understood and empowered to create meaningful, lasting change.
Quick Facts & Credentials
Education: Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Nova Southeastern University, 2023)
License: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL #MH28412)
Specialties: Specialties: Substance Use Disorders, Process & Behavioral Addictions (including Eating Disorders), Complex Trauma, OCD, Anxiety-Related Disorders, and PTSD
Service Area: Titusville and Statewide via Telehealth
Professional Memberships: Psi Chi International Honor Society, American Counseling Association (ACA), American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA), National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)