Nicole Hotson

H.B.A. (Psych), H.B.S.W., M.S.W.
C.P.T., C.P.T.S.

Infants & Preschool, School age (e.g. age 5-12), Adolescents/Youth (e.g. age 12+)

Nicole’s areas of training include: Understanding Trauma, Attachment Theory & Therapy, Brain Research & Child Development, Filial Therapy, Theraplay (Level One), Puppetry & Storytelling, Sandtray Therapy, Art Therapy, Treating Disruptive Behaviour Problems, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Treating Anxious Children, Treating Sexually Abused Children, Treating Children with Sexual Behaviour Problems, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bereaved Children, Children of Separation/Divorce, Adoption Issues, TelePlay, Gender affirming Services & Play Therapy, Multicultural Competence in Play Therapy, and Play Therapy Supervision.
I have worked with children from 3yrs to teens and adults. I have provided supervision and consultation to numerous Social Workers and Mental Health Clinicians. I have supervised numerous clinicians seeking certification to become a Certified Play Therapist/Supervisor.

I run my own Private Practice clinic where I directly supervise other Social Workers. My practice is reflective, developmentally focused for the client and the supervisee. I use the Integrative Developmental Model of Supervision as my guiding practice. I offer in person, Zoom and phone supervision. My therapeutic practice is both Directive and Non-Directive utilizing the following; puppets, sand trays, symbolic play and art. I like to focus on play themes in session and process oriented therapy to work at the core root of what are causing the symptoms the client may be displaying to seek a deeper understanding of the function and need that the symptoms are serving.