Nicole Thweatt

11/2013-Present Nicole M. Thweatt, PhD, LMHC - Private Practice Orlando, FL
Licensed Mental Health Counselor

• Provide individual and family therapy via telehealth and in-office. Areas of focus include anger and aggression, self-esteem problems, domestic violence, family and couples’ relational deficits, parenting issues, social skill deficits to include communication and conflict resolution, trauma related matters, childhood and adult mental illness, behavioral and adjustment problems, and post-partum depression.
• Provide co-parenting services.
• Conduct in-depth mental health evaluations.
• Develop statistical reports and research. Topic of interest is aggression and attachment.
• Complete Excel billing reports.
• Maintain quality relationships with other professionals for the purpose of networking and building referral sources.
• Advocate for the mental health needs of clients.

10/2014-01/2020 Big Bear Behavioral Health Maitland, FL
Certified Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessor-Independent Contractor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Assessor

• Completed necessary clinical documentation to include biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and clinical impressions for unlicensed clinicians.
• Developed Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessments with children and families who have open cases with the Department of Children and Families.

10/2014-present Breakthrough Counseling and Education Center Winter Park, FL
Part-time Licensed Mental Health Counselor-Independent Contractor

• Provide therapy services to adults and children. Areas of focus include childhood and mental illness, adjustment difficulties, family and couple issues, and academic problems.
• Develop necessary clinical documentation to include biopsychosocial assessment, treatment plans, and clinical impressions.


08/2006-07/2015 Aspire Health Partners Orlando, FL
Contract Licensed Mental Health Counselor

• Provided therapy services to at risk children, adolescents, adults, and families in various environments to include in clinic, school, and home settings. Main issues focused on included aggression, conduct and defiance, ADHD, mood disordered symptoms, family problems, and adjustment difficulties.
• Developed necessary clinical documentation to include biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and clinical impressions for unlicensed clinicians.
• Beginning in August 2007, promoted to Lead Therapist in order to assist with supervisory duties. Responsibilities included monitoring work performance of other children’s therapists, preparing statistical reports, reviewing clinical documentation, and maintaining effective working relationships with other community agencies.

10/2005-01/2013 The Firm Foundation Mental Health Counseling Orlando, FL
Licensed Mental Health Assessor/Clinical Supervisor

• Completed Medicaid assessments and as needed provided therapy services.
• Developed necessary clinical documentation to include biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and clinical impressions for unlicensed clinicians.
• Reviewed all clinical case notes and clinical intake packets to ensure documentation was complete and accurate for meeting quality of care standards in accordance with various funding sources.
• Facilitated clinical training/professional development for all interns and clinical staff.
• Provided clinical supervision to clinical staff and interns when requested by CEO/Founder.


08/2004-08/2006 Children's Home Society of Florida Orlando, FL
Case Manager II, Counselor II, Social Worker II

• Managed a caseload of 20 high-risk children and families in the community who resided in the Central Florida area.
• Assessed clients needs in order to obtain necessary mental health services in the home and/or at school.
• Developed biopsychosocial assessments and service plans in order to link appropriate mental health services on behalf of clients.
• Provided counseling, support, and education to those families in need.
• Served as liaison between community and mental health providers.
• Linked children and their families to community resources in order to provide a sense of stability, security, and support in their environment.

06/2003-08/2004 Harbor House Domestic Violence Shelter Orlando, FL
Crisis Intervention Advocate

• Provided crisis intervention counseling, advocacy, information, support, and referrals to survivors of domestic violence.
• Established and led wellness classes to help improve the mood and self-esteem of all shelter residents who had experienced domestic violence.