Nicole Avallone

People seek therapy for many reasons, but at its core, the goal is often to live more fully, freely, and authentically in a world that doesn’t always make space for us. I provide an affirming, anti-oppressive space where you can be heard, gain insight, and work toward meaningful, lasting change on your own terms. As a queer woman committed to liberatory healing, my work is informed by over two decades of experience in community-based mental health, harm reduction, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and our work will center your agency, wisdom, and resilience. Together, we’ll honor your lived experience, challenge the systems that have shaped your struggles, and cultivate the skills to navigate life with greater ease and empowerment. I offer psychotherapy and consultation services in person in Montgomery County, Maryland, and virtually in New York and Washington, D.C. My approach is relational, client-centered, and justice-informed, drawing from advanced training in AF-EMDR, psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (IHRP), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I specialize in supporting individuals exploring gender identity, sexuality, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, and substance use—always with an awareness of the broader social and structural forces that impact well-being. Healing is both personal and collective. Contact me for a free consultation to see if we’re the right fit.