You’re stuck in a cycle of relationships that make you feel confused, depressed, and guilty. You get blamed for everything. You ask yourself, “am I the narcissist?”

You’re a people pleaser and prioritize the needs of others. You don’t know who you are or what you want, and you feel uncomfortable asking for anything. Guilt and shame are emotions you constantly feel.

You have trouble concentrating and tend to zone out. Upsetting memories are either so vivid that they’re distracting, or so vague you’re confused about what really happened. You ask yourself, “did I make it all up?”

Hello! I'm Nicole and I specialize in narcissistic abuse recovery and complex trauma healing. My personal experiences with narcissistic abuse compelled me to learn everything I could about narcissism and how it effects others. Most importantly, I wanted to understand why some people get stuck in a cycle of narcissistic relationships and what they can do to break this cycle. 

Credentials/Licensure

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Master's level clinician operating in the states of Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina. License numbers: TN LPC-MHSP #3679, GA LPC #012084, NC LCMHC #21172. I earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2009. I have over 15 years of clinical experience and have worked in a variety of clinical settings such as residential mental health, therapeutic and charter schools, intensive outpatient programs, and private practice. I established Nicole Franco Counseling, LLC in 2017. Due to the laws that regulate my professional license, I am only able to provide counseling services to individuals physically located in the states I am licensed to practice in.