Nicole S. Deems, Ed.S., LMFT, LACS, CS, RYT

Faculty

Nicole S. Deems, Ed.S., LMFT, LACS, CS, RYT

Adjunct Faculty

Education

Ed.S. University of South Carolina, (Counselor Education)
B.A. University of South Carolina

Contact

ndeems@divinemercy.edu

Biography

Nicole S. Deems, Ed.S., LMFT, LACS, CS, RYT received an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of South Carolina where she returned for a graduate degree in Counselor Education, specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. Nicole has worked with LRADAC, one of the leading substance misuse treatment centers in the Midlands of South Carolina since 2006 and is currently the Program Manager of Clinical Advancement where she provides oversight of outpatient programs, clinical supervision, and training for agency staff. Nicole’s clinical experience has been in providing therapeutic treatment services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in areas related to mental health, substance use disorders, trauma, and family systems. Nicole operates a clinical private practice where she provides therapy, training and consultation, as well as clinical supervision to those seeking licensure as a LMFT, LAC or certification as an addictions counselor in the state of SC. She is an EMDRIA certified provider of EMDR and utilizes somatic and nervous system informed practices in her work. Nicole also is an Adjunct Faculty at Divine Mercy University in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Nicole has held positions on the board for the Association for Addiction Professionals of South Caroline (APSC) since 2014 and served as President for the Association in 2021-2022. Nicole is passionate about health and wellness and believes that healing occurs best with connection and intention. She has completed her 200-hour training as a Registered Yoga Teacher and is trained in trauma-informed yoga practices for the healing of trauma and recovery. Nicole sees her work as improving the lives of individuals and as well as building stronger, healthier communities.