Nicole Lapotin, LCSW
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working as an outpatient clinical therapist and I’m the founder of Holding Both Counseling. I have a Master’s degree in Social Work and am licensed by the Oregon Social Work Board. I started my private practice in 2015, and then transitioned to Holding Both Counseling, a group practice for like-minded therapists, in 2026.
Altogether, I’ve been working for over 25 years in the field of mental health and found that deep relationships with other people fulfill my need for meaningful work. Beyond my years in private practice, I also have extensive experience in a variety of settings. I’ve worked at an eating disorder treatment center, in residential settings for adolescent women, in a community mental health agency, and at a day treatment program for adolescent boys. These roles have spanned multiple levels of care, from intensive outpatient through residential.
Having this wide array of experience has made me appreciate the complexity of “symptoms.” I try to never discount the multitude of systemic, situational, and interpersonal factors outside the individual that contribute to a clients distress. I seek to find a balance between understanding the context and history a client is living within, while also finding interventions at the individual, interpersonal, or community/systemic level that can provide relief. I strive to practice what I preach in all ways, and believe that contentment comes from living in accordance with your values.
I am a native Oregonian and need to be with big trees regularly. Spending time at the coast is crucial for me, especially with my partner, my child, and my sweet Pomeranian, Go-Go. I’m a plant lover, a reader, a self-care specialist, and an artist. I have tried my hand at many types of arts and crafts – everything from painting to ceramics to jewelry. My current passions are visible mending and weaving.
Current availability: Waitlist
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New therapist coming soon!