Nicole Nardon, LMFT, LPCC #41393
At A Place to Turn, we are honored to welcome Nicole Nardon, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (#41393), as a Clinical Supervisor on our team in Pasadena. With over two decades of experience in the mental health field, Nicole brings a rare blend of clinical expertise, leadership, and heart-centered mentorship that empowers both clients and clinicians alike.
Nicole is a seasoned supervisor, known for her thoughtful, trauma-informed guidance and her ability to foster growth in emerging therapists. During her decade-long tenure as Clinical Supervisor at Partnership to Uplift Communities, she provided comprehensive supervision to MFT trainees, led crisis intervention efforts, and developed accessible, school-based mental health resources for underserved youth in Pasadena and surrounding communities.
Her commitment to clinical excellence and supportive leadership continues in her current role as Director of Psychological Services at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy. There, she not only provides direct care to students but also develops schoolwide mental health initiatives, leads peer-based advocacy programs, and mentors staff in creating a culture of emotional safety and inclusion. Nicole’s supervisory presence at A Place to Turn’s Pasadena office reflects her dedication to guiding the next generation of therapists with wisdom and compassion.
Nicole’s supervisory approach is rooted in collaboration, curiosity, and compassion. She empowers therapists-in-training to find their unique voice and clinical style, while staying grounded in evidence-based practice and ethical care. Her mentorship supports the growth of confident, capable clinicians who are deeply attuned to the needs of their clients and communities.
In addition to her clinical and supervisory roles, Nicole is a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and an experienced trainer who regularly offers workshops on trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, and emotional resilience. She is passionate about equipping both professionals and the broader community with tools to support mental health and reduce stigma.
To connect with Nicole, and those she mentors, reach out to us at info@aplace2turn.com. We warmly welcome you to take your next step with someone who leads with both skill and soul.
Frequently Asked Questions
What role does Nicole serve at A Place to Turn?
Nicole is a Clinical Supervisor at our Pasadena office, providing guidance and mentorship to associate therapists while supporting the overall clinical excellence of the team.
Does Nicole see clients directly?
Nicole’s primary role at A Place to Turn is supervision and leadership. However, she continues to provide direct clinical services through her ongoing work at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy.
What makes Nicole’s supervision unique?
Nicole integrates over 20 years of clinical and leadership experience with a trauma-informed, collaborative, and compassionate approach. She helps new therapists grow into confident, ethical, and attuned clinicians ready to serve their communities.
From anxiety and depression to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we utilize holistic talk therapies and innovative treatments like eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR).
