For over a decade, Nicole has gained a reputation for her expertise in trauma-focused mental health intervention and trauma-informed organizational development.

Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Family Trauma Professional.* She also holds certification in TF-CBT and is EMDR trained.  She has gathered widespread experience in helping individuals in New York, Washington, DC, Virginia, and in Central Asia.

Her practice has included leading trauma and grief mental health services for children and parents in diverse settings, such as crime scenes, hospitals, funerals, psychotherapy sessions, schools and community violence vigils.

In addition to her work as a social work professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, Nicole has developed an innovative private practice. At nicolepries.com,  you can learn more about the services she offers including; online therapy for expats; parent coaching after recent trauma; EMDR for children and adults; training and clinical supervision for social workers.

*credential endorsed by the International Association of Trauma Professionals

Jennifer Taylor Play Therapy Services is an Approved Provider with the Association for Play Therapy. (APT Approved Provider 12-331).  Play therapy credit available to mental health professionals only as listed in each course description.  Courses that do not qualify for play therapy credit are clearly listed. 

Jennifer Taylor has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider ACEP No. 6928.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly marked.  Jennifer Taylor is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.