About Nicole
Nicole Piggott received Bachelors of Arts in Psychology with minors in Studio Art and French Language from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas with a focus as a psychology student on child development and attachment. She has a Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy from Antioch University Seattle. She has spent the last nine years gaining experiences around a variety of different populations and focuses both in Washington and Texas. She is a Registered Mental Health Professional (MHP), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), and Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) located in Seattle, WA.
As an art therapist, her mission is to help individuals achieve emotional, psychological, and spiritual growth through the creative process. In 7 years of experience in the field. she has worked with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, and is passionate about helping individuals overcome a range of mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief.
Her approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that art-making can facilitate healing and self-discovery. Through various art forms, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, and collage, individuals can express their innermost thoughts and feelings, explore their identities, and work through unresolved issues. She believes that art therapy is a powerful tool for personal growth, and is honored to be able to facilitate that journey for clients.
At the core of our practice is a commitment to providing a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment for my clients. We believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and work closely with each of our clients to create a treatment plan that is tailored to their unique needs and goals. Whether working one-on-one or in a group setting, we strive to empower clients to use art as a tool for healing and transformation.
About Emily
We am excited to welcome our newest therapist to the practice, Emily Bates, who is a pursuing a license in drama therapy with 3 years of experience in the field. As a drama therapist, Emily combines elements of psychology and theater to help individuals explore their emotions and work through personal challenges.
With a background in theater and counseling, Emily uses a range of drama-based techniques to facilitate self-expression, including role-playing, improvisation, and storytelling. Clients are invited to use their bodies and voices to explore their thoughts and feelings, leading to deeper insight and growth.
Emily's passion for drama therapy is fueled by a belief that creative expression can promote healing and transformation in individuals. Whether working with children, adolescents, adults, or older adults, Emily brings a compassionate and empathetic approach to therapy, creating a safe and supportive environment for clients to explore their inner worlds.
At our practice, we are dedicated to providing personalized and evidence-based care to each of our clients. I believe that Emily's expertise in drama therapy will be an important addition to our team and will complement the diverse range of therapeutic modalities we offer.
If you are interested in learning more about drama therapy, booking an appointment with Emily, or have someone you think would benefit from drama therapy, we invite you to contact us today. We are committed to helping our clients achieve their goals and live more fulfilling lives, and believe that Emily will be an important asset in that mission!
About Katie
Katie Shomler is a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern who has also been trained in Creative Arts Therapies at Antioch University Seattle.
She has experience working with Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Relational/Family concerns, PTSD, and a wide range of other struggles. She adopts a trauma-informed approach with all she does and believes that true healing and change are rarely easy but always possible.
Katie also holds a Master's Degree in Theatre and has worked professionally with youth and children in theatre production. She loves how theatre arts weave in and through our emotions, relationships and experiences as humans. She loves to laugh, and finds every appropriate opportunity to bring "humor therapy" into her professional and private practices.
Katie works with all ages virtually across Oregon & Washington, as Katie will be an intern at Northwest Counseling & Art Therapy she will be providing services at a reduced rate. Please reach out for more information!
About Lauren
Lauren Osborne is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) and and Art Therapist (ATR-P) based in Washington State. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinician Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University Seattle and specializes in working with adults navigating religious trauma, existential concerns, and major life transitions shaped by high-control religious experiences.
Lauren works with individuals at many points in their relationship to Christian fundamentalist and high-control religious traditions, including those in the midst of faith crisis, those who have recently left and feel disoriented or untethered, and those who left years or decades ago and are now exploring how earlier religious experiences continue to shape identity, relationships, and emotional well-being. She has experience supporting former Jehovah’s Witnesses, Latter-day Saints, individuals from Pentecostal and Evangelical communities, Southern Baptists, members of the Church of Christ, and people from independent, non-denominational, or blended faith communities shaped by multiple theological influences. Lauren is queer-allied and affirms LGBTQIA plus identities, offering a supportive space for individuals whose gender or sexual identity may have been marginalized or rejected within religious environments. Drawing from both professional training and lived experience, Lauren offers an informed and steady approach to exploring identity, meaning, and autonomy after high-control religious environments.
Her therapeutic style is eclectic and relational, integrating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, existential therapy, narrative work, attachment-based perspectives, CBT, and DBT-informed skills, and parts-oriented approaches. As a trained art therapist, Lauren offers art therapy, eco art, and fiber art as optional forms of exploration, while also supporting clients who prefer conversation-based work or a personalized blend of creative and talk-based approaches.
Lauren offers telehealth services to adults across Washington State and provides a warm, empathetic, queer-affirming, neurodiversity affirming, and non-judgmental environment where clients can reflect, explore their identity, and engage in the reclamation of Self.