Nicole Dover
Meet Your Clinician & Experience
Healing is not about becoming someone new, it’s about remembering who you are beneath the layers of conditioning, survival patterns and the life experiences that may have led you away from your authentic self.
My name is Nicole Dover, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, holistic healer and author dedicated to helping individuals reconnect with their inner wisdom, cultivate nervous system regulation, and create meaningful, lasting transformation.
With over 17 years of clinical experience at Kennedy Krieger Institute, I’ve had the privilege of working across school systems, medical clinics, and psychiatric outpatient programs. My professional background includes specialized training in OCD, anxiety, perfectionism, CBIT for Tic Disorders, and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors. I have presented at International OCD Foundation conferences alongside leading experts in the OCD field.
While my clinical foundation is deeply rooted in evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, ERP, Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, somatic-based practices, and Polyvagal Theory, my work has evolved into a more integrative and holistic approach to healing. I believe many symptoms and struggles are invitations to reconnect with the deeper layers of ourselves beneath conditioning, trauma, protective patterns, and survival states.
My approach focuses on helping clients regulate the nervous system, reconnect with the body, release stored emotional experiences, and cultivate greater alignment, self-awareness, and inner peace. I incorporate mindfulness, breathwork, pranayama meditation, somatic practices, nervous system regulation, trauma-informed Kundalini yoga principles, and holistic wellness into the therapeutic process to support healing on the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual levels.
In addition to my clinical work, I completed Levels 1–5 of David Elliott’s Healer Training, which further deepened my understanding of breathwork, energy healing, embodiment, and conscious living. My own personal healing journey has profoundly shaped the way I show up in this work – with authenticity, compassion, openness, and deep respect for each person’s unique path.
I am also the author of the book Radiate: Be You. Be the Cure., which reflects my passion for helping others reconnect with their truth, inner light, and purpose.
When I’m not working with clients, you’ll likely find me immersed in nature, traveling, practicing yoga and meditation, exploring holistic healing, or engaging in creative expression and movement. I also spent 16 years running a special needs-inclusive dance program, a reflection of my long standing passion for inclusivity, connection, and empowering others to feel seen and celebrated.
Specializations, Modalities & Services
I specialize in working with adults navigating anxiety, nervous system dysregulation, life transitions, spiritual awakening, identity exploration, and deep emotional healing. My work is especially supportive for individuals who feel called toward personal growth, conscious living, and reconnecting with their authentic essence.
My approach is integrative and individualized, blending traditional therapeutic modalities with holistic healing practices. Therapy with me may include elements of CBT, ACT, ERP, IFS-informed work, mindfulness, somatic therapy, Polyvagal Theory, breathwork, pranayama meditation, nervous system regulation, and exploration of the mind-body-spirit connection.
As a Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner, I also explore how lifestyle, nutrition, environment, stress, and overall wellness impact emotional and mental health, helping clients better understand the interconnectedness of their healing journey.
In addition to individual therapy sessions, I offer clinician consultations related to OCD, Tourette’s, anxiety disorders, and integrative healing approaches.
I’m a Good Fit for Clients Who…
I work best with adults (18+) who are ready to move beyond surface-level coping and explore deeper healing, transformation, and self-discovery. Many of my clients are navigating periods of awakening, transition, burnout, emotional overwhelm, or a desire to reconnect with themselves more authentically.
My clients are often sensitive, insightful, growth-oriented individuals seeking a therapeutic space that honors both evidence-based care and the deeper emotional, somatic, and spiritual dimensions of healing. They are looking to release patterns that no longer serve them, reconnect with their inner wisdom, regulate their nervous systems, and create lives aligned with their values, purpose, and truth.
If you are seeking a grounded, compassionate, and holistic approach to healing – one that supports you in reconnecting with your authentic self and living more consciously – I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey.
I trust that the people who are meant to be supported through this work will find their way here when the timing is right. If you feel drawn to this approach, I would be honored to hold space for your healing, growth, and reconnection to the truest version of yourself.