Nicole
Looney
LMHC, NCC
"I love the work that I do and look forward to helping you create the life you want to live."
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor
Chocolate Chip
Favorite Song
"This Time Around" by Hanson
Favorite Random Fact
My eyes change colors!
Last Book You Loved Reading
Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas
Favorite Way to Spend a Day Off
Traveling, reading, movies, or time with family
Dreams of Traveling to
Iceland, to see the Aurora Borealis
Favorite Movie or Game Genre
Fantasy and Sci-fi
Meet Nicole
Favorite Aspect of Your Job
My favorite part of my job is to be able to emotionally support people. I became a therapist because I’ve experienced first-hand the importance of a good support network.
Now, I dedicate my life's work to being able to support others through their difficult moments. I strive to create an environment where people feel safe, supported and cared for while working through whatever they may be experiencing.
A little more information about Nicole
I am the owner of STAR Counseling Services and I love that my business allows me to be able to serve people in a way that is authentic. I have been working in the counseling field for over a decade and I have helped many people through a variety of life's problems and struggles. I am passionate about being able to support people in need and help them through whatever difficulties they may be experiencing in their life.
I understand the importance of having a strong support system and as a result I strive to make the therapeutic process as supportive as possible. However, this doesn’t mean we will shy away from doing the hard work.
My therapeutic style is eclectic so we will use a variety of treatment theories and modalities to be able to individualize the work to your needs. I have a casual, fun, direct and blunt personality and this is carried over into my therapeutic style. I often curse in session, incorporate sarcasm (when appropriate) and use humor as part of the therapeutic process.
Overall, I genuinely care about the work I do as well as the people I serve. I am looking forward to helping you create your ideal life.
Who does Nicole work with?
I have extensive experience working with a variety of mental health concerns and life transitions. I work primarily with individuals 18 years of age or older. A sampling of the most commonly addressed
treatment areas are listed below. If you would like to work with me but don’t see your specific area of
need listed, please contact the office to schedule a brief consultation to determine if you would be a
good fit working together.
Counseling Services Star Provides
For Individuals and Couples (limitedly)
Specialty Counseling Services
● Addiction-Alcohol and Drug
● Addiction- Family Impact
● Anxiety
● Bipolar Disorder
● Depression
● First Responder Specific Stressors (Military, Police,Firefighter, EMS)
● General life stressors
● Grief and loss (including traumatic loss)
Please contact me with any questions or to schedule a complementary phone consultation.
● Ketamine Assisted Therapy
● Life Transitions (Ex. relocation, marriage, breakup/divorce, new job, loss of job, etc.)
● Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
● Professional stress and Burnout
● Relationship Issues
● Self-Esteem Issues
● Trauma
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Meghan McCloskey
LMHC
"I want you to know that you are in charge of your own treatment, and I am here for any type of support that you might need along the way."
Meet Meghan
My name is Meghan McCloskey, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida. I earned my master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Florida State University in 2012.
I have been working in the behavioral health field for over 12 years, in a variety of settings, including outpatient, residential, and in-home services. For the past 3 years I have been providing telehealth services in addition to in-person sessions, and I have found that telehealth services can be just as beneficial and the flexibility helpful for most clients.
My typical approach to counseling is client-centered and trauma-informed, in which I tend to incorporate Cognitive-Behavioral, Motivational Enhancement, and Solution-Focused techniques and strategies.
I want you to know that you are in charge of your own treatment, and I am here for any type of support that you might need along the way.
Together, we will process your concerns, identify potential goals, and develop a plan that you feel comfortable with. I am also here to provide you with a safe space for you to be yourself and to vocalize your feelings in whichever way you are comfortable.