Nicole Palaio, MS, LPC

Nicole Palaio, MS, LPC, is the Director of Psychotherapy at Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates, a licensed clinical therapist specializing in evidence-based individual, couples, and family therapy with a particular passion for supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.

Specialties & Focus Areas

• Anxiety and depression
• Trauma and PTSD (EMDR-trained)
• Mood disorders and emotional regulation
• Perinatal and postpartum mental health
• Couples Therapy / Marriage Counseling
• Self-esteem and interpersonal relationships
• ADHD and school or peer challenges (adolescents)

Who They Help

Nicole works with adolescents and adults, with deep expertise in supporting mothers-to-be, new mothers, and couples navigating the emotional complexities of pregnancy and postpartum. She also works with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-worth.

Treatment Approach

Nicole draws on CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed interventions, using a strengths-based, person-centered lens that integrates wellness strategies across emotional, social, spiritual, physical, mental, and relational dimensions. She offers both individual, couples, and family therapy.

Professional Background

Nicole earned her Bachelor’s degrees in Crime, Law & Justice and Psychology from Penn State, and her Master’s degree in Community and Trauma Counseling from Philadelphia University. She has been a certified trainer for Pennsylvania’s Mandated Reporter Training Program and Practice Self-Regulation (PS-R), and is trained in EMDR. She is also the author of Mom’s Guide to the 4th Trimester, an educational guide and symptom tracker for mothers available on Amazon.

Certifications & Affiliations

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Pennsylvania
• EMDR Trained
• Certified Trainer, Pennsylvania Mandated Reporter Training Program
• Certified Trainer, Practice Self-Regulation (PS-R)
• Author, Mom’s Guide to the 4th Trimester

Locations & Availability

Nicole Palaio sees patients in-person in Philadelphia, PA. Nicole Palaio is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania via telehealth.