Fitchburg
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The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Photo of Nichole Fritts - The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR

The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR (she, they)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
2961 Yarmouth Greenway Drive, Suite 2, Fitchburg, WI 53711
(608) 544-8732
Let's Connect (608) 544-8732
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Are you looking for something different in therapy? We believe therapy can be more relaxed & not always serious & "stuffy". Our goal is for you to experience encouragement while working through difficult situations and feelings. We talk about your concerns but also about strengths & looking at things from different perspectives. During these conversations, we use laughter, having a cup of coffee/tea together, fidgets or coloring a picture/doodling, whatever helps you feel safe and focused. We work hard to provide a positive, accepting and non-judgmental environment where you feel safe to talk about your reality and truth.
Our approach is considered "eclectic", but we use specific theories & evidence-based approaches tailored for each individual. Our approach uses attachment-based & somatic experiences, including mindfulness and understanding the neuroscience behind our emotions. We help individuals understand what is going on in their body & what they CAN control.
Contact us to see if our different approach will be a match for you! We are happy to set up a free 15-20 minute phone or video consultation to help you determine if one of us will be a great match for you. We have afternoon, and some early evening appointments available.
Call or The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective now for a free 15 minute consultation - (608) 544-8732

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Mental Health Collective

2961 Yarmouth Greenway Drive

Suite 2

Fitchburg, WI 53711 map

 (608) 544-8732

The Empowered Place Collective at Lakewood Manor

621 North Sherman Avenue

Suite B7

Madison, WI 53704 map
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, LGBTQ+ and Anxiety 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (608) 544-8732
Photo of Nichole Fritts - The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Mental Health Collective

2961 Yarmouth Greenway Drive

Suite 2

Fitchburg, WI 53711 map

 (608) 544-8732

The Empowered Place Collective at Lakewood Manor

621 North Sherman Avenue

Suite B7

Madison, WI 53704 map
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, LGBTQ+ and Anxiety 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $225
  • Couple Sessions $250

Payment Methods

Cash, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • BadgerCare
  • Dean Health
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Quartz
  • Out of Network
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Our goal is to make ongoing payment arrangements through your insurance company for copays or an out of pocket agreement at the start, so that we don't have finances interfere with our sessions. We are in network for Dean, Medicare and Badgercare. We are currently in the process of adding Quartz.
Photo of Nichole Fritts - The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (608) 544-8732
"
Our goal is to make ongoing payment arrangements through your insurance company for copays or an out of pocket agreement at the start, so that we don't have finances interfere with our sessions. We are in network for Dean, Medicare and Badgercare. We are currently in the process of adding Quartz.
Photo of Nichole Fritts - The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (608) 544-8732

Qualifications

    Licensed Professional Counselor: Nichole Fritts
  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Wisconsin / 10813-125 Nichole Fritts

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
  • Attended Northwestern University, Master of Arts

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from UW Milwaukee EMDR Training / 2023
  • Degree/Diploma from Illinois State University Health Psychology / 1998
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Each practitioner has decades of experience in psychology, social work, and human service backgrounds in addition to our bachelors and masters level training. We all maintain current Wisconsin licenses in our specialties, as well as memberships in related professional associations.
Photo of Nichole Fritts - The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (608) 544-8732
"
Each practitioner has decades of experience in psychology, social work, and human service backgrounds in addition to our bachelors and masters level training. We all maintain current Wisconsin licenses in our specialties, as well as memberships in related professional associations.
Photo of Nichole Fritts - The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (608) 544-8732

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • LGBTQ+
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Alt Relationship Structures (CNM, polyam, kink)
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Transgender
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We have Queer identifying practitioners trained in EMDR, Treating and Assessing Sex Issues, Polyvagal/Neuroscience, as well as training and identifying experience in CNM/ENM (Consensual and Ethical Non-Monogomy). We use a trauma-informed, attachment based approach to collaborate with clients and create emotional safety. We work with adult individuals, couples, and Polyam family groups.
Photo of Nichole Fritts - The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (608) 544-8732
"
We have Queer identifying practitioners trained in EMDR, Treating and Assessing Sex Issues, Polyvagal/Neuroscience, as well as training and identifying experience in CNM/ENM (Consensual and Ethical Non-Monogomy). We use a trauma-informed, attachment based approach to collaborate with clients and create emotional safety. We work with adult individuals, couples, and Polyam family groups.
Photo of Nichole Fritts - The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (608) 544-8732

Endorsement

Natalie Noyes
Natalie Noyes
Counselor, JD, LPC, LPCC
Nichole is a tremendous counselor. She is a zealous advocate for the needs of her clients and truly cares for their well-being. Nichole's particular brand of compassionate care and thoughtful challenges allow her client's to grow and excel.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Energy Psychology
  • Existential
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Sex-positive
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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We approach clients with a foundation of psychodynamic, neuroscience/polyvagal theory and attachment.
Photo of Nichole Fritts - The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (608) 544-8732
"
We approach clients with a foundation of psychodynamic, neuroscience/polyvagal theory and attachment.
Photo of Nichole Fritts - The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (608) 544-8732

Location

Primary Location

Mental Health Collective

2961 Yarmouth Greenway Drive

Suite 2

Fitchburg, WI 53711

(608) 544-8732

Email us

Website

Additional Location

The Empowered Place Collective at Lakewood Manor

621 North Sherman Avenue

Suite B7

Madison, WI 53704

(608) 544-8732

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Photo of Nichole Fritts - The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Call for a free consultation now - (608) 544-8732
Photo of Nichole Fritts - The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
The Empowered Place, A Queer Therapist Collective
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Call for a free consultation now - (608) 544-8732