It’s not always obvious what’s off. You might just feel tired in a way that rest doesn’t fix—disconnected from your reactions, unclear about what you want, or unsure what’s truly yours versus what you’ve been carrying for too long.
Therapy helps you recognize what you’ve had to shut down in order to cope—and what it costs to keep doing that.
It’s a way to get clear on what’s driving you—what you’ve learned to hide, push through, or pretend doesn’t matter.
We look at what’s behind how you move through the world, how you treat yourself, and how you show up with others. Not to tear it apart—but to make room for something that feels more real.
It’s not about changing who you are. It’s about getting back in touch with what’s true underneath it all. I draw from advanced training in psychodynamic and neurobiological approaches to help you reconnect with your authentic self in a grounded, sustainable way.
The Heart of the Work
You may be functioning just fine on the outside—but inside, it can feel like you’re managing more than living. Like you’re performing, coping, or holding things in just to keep going.
In our work, we explore how that got built. We look at what you’ve had to hold back, how you’ve adapted to stay safe, feel loved, or be seen—and whether those strategies still fit the life you want now.
This isn’t quick work—but it’s real. Over time, it helps you feel more grounded in yourself, more free in your relationships, and more present in your own life.
You can’t keep performing and expect to feel whole. At some point, you have to find out who you are beneath the roles.
You’ll have a chance to ask questions and get a feel for whether this work—and our fit—feels right for you.
I believe each of our lives hits a moment that feels too big, too scary, too hard. That’s the moment to reach out to Dr. Nicole McGuffin. She listens, she challenges when necessary, and she invites exploration of life experiences through a new and wider lens. She guides the healing journey until a more whole, more authentic self emerges from under the rubble. She has a vast depth of experience and a steadfast belief in possibilities. It’s work, but it’s worth it.
My hope is that those who work with me can clear the internal blocks that limit their agency and connection—so they can feel more like themselves, speak from who they are, and build a life that reflects it.
Dr. Nicole McGuffin is a licensed therapist who specializes in relationships and trauma. She is accomplished in neurofeedback and therapy with more than 15 years of expertise in psychology, neurophysiology, and psychobiology. Dr. McGuffin empowers people to create real healing and transformation.
Individual Psychotherapy, PACT Couples & Relationship Counseling
