NICOLEFOLKER

counseling intern & gentle yoga teacher
How I see it

People make sense, given what they've been through.

About

Hi, I'm Nicole — counseling intern, yoga teacher, and former registered nurse.

I believe people are whole and capable of growth. I enjoy helping them get curious about the ways they've learned to cope with stress and life circumstances (where those patterns came from, how they helped, and whether they still fit) and learn to meet those patterns with compassion instead of judgment.

Drawing on an integrated counseling philosophy of Humanism, Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I help clients learn to navigate challenges in life without becoming overwhelmed, change their relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions, and take real steps toward what matters to them.

Whether we meet in the counseling room or on the yoga mat, my priority is always safety and moving at the client's pace.

Nicole Folker smiling, wearing a green cardigan, in front of a stone wall
Counseling

Workingwith me

A place to slow down, make sense of things, and move toward what matters.

I'm currently a graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and work as an intern at Lemon Tree Wellness under the supervision of Stephanie Vlad, MA, LPA. I work with adults and have a particular interest in supporting:

  • Over-thinkers and over-functionersThose facing chronic anxiety, stress, or burnout. (Hello, high-achieving eldest daughters!)
  • People in the middle of a big life shiftEmbracing quarter-life or midlife transitions, navigating perimenopause and menopause, or becoming empty nesters.
  • Those navigating major life disruptionsCareer changes, divorce, or adjusting to a new medical diagnosis or chronic illness.

I'm currently accepting new clients at a reduced intern rate.

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Yoga

Gentle &accessible yoga

A woman meditating in a rattan chair beside a leafy plant

Slow, supported, and adapted to the body you're in today.

My teaching style is gentle and accessible. I focus on different types of yoga, especially chair yoga for mobility, strength and balance, and restorative yoga for deep, supported rest. Every pose has options, and every body is welcome just as it is.

I'm a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) with Yoga Alliance, and certified in chair, restorative and adaptive yoga. I'm currently working toward a certification in somatic healing.

To find out where I'm teaching around the Wilmington, NC area or if you're interested in virtual 1:1 or small group sessions, use the button below to reach out.

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