Nicolette Stenger began practicing as a marriage and family therapist at Sea Mar Turning Point Adult Treatment Center in 2015. She has since worked as a mental health therapist at the Bellevue Behavioral Health location for three years before practicing as a licensed child and family therapist at the Bellevue Child and Family site for spring and summer, 2019. Nicolette was promoted to the clinical supervisor at Seattle BH on August 2019.

Prior to practicing at Sea Mar, she completed her graduate work in Marriage and Family Therapy, earning her master's degree from Pfeiffer University. Nicolette's clinical training and education focused on working with families and individuals from all walks of life experiencing a variety of challenges, including addiction, trauma, depression and anxiety. She uses an integrated care approach to identify and meet the unique needs of each client.

Nicolette led the dialectical behavior therapy group at the Bellevue Behavioral Health location for three years after leading various groups at the Turning Point Treatment Center, including anger management, creative expression, relapse prevention and psychoeducation groups.

She is passionate about advocating for and providing services to marginalized populations (e.g. LGTBQ+, Latinx community, chronically ill or disabled, children in foster care). She also believes that the foundation of a positive and effective therapeutic experience starts with the trusting relationship between therapist and client.

Outside of work at Sea Mar, Nicolette enjoys connecting with friends and family, reading, volunteering for other non-profits, spending time outdoors, and the occasional Netflix binge.