Nicole Laurent

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in ketogenic dietary therapy for mental illness and neurological disorders. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University in 2007. My clinical expertise includes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Over the years, I have pursued additional training in metabolic and nutritional therapies for mental health. This includes a Post-Master’s Certificate in Nutrition and Integrative Health from Maryland University of Integrative Health, certification as an Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP), and coursework in functional blood chemistry analysis. I have also trained with Nutrition Network and completed Georgia Ede, MD’s Ketogenic Diets for Mental Health Clinician Training Course. As a Fellowship Member in Functional and Integrative Psychiatry with Psychiatry Redefined, I remain engaged in advancing the clinical application of these interventions. My work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, including Frontiers in Nutrition and Frontiers in Psychology, with case studies exploring ketogenic metabolic therapy in treatment-resistant depression and bipolar disorder. In 2022, I was recognized as a pioneer in Metabolic Psychiatry by the Baszucki Brain Research Fund and the Milken Institute, receiving the Metabolic Mind Award. I am licensed in Washington state (LH 60550441) and provide telehealth services within the state. Outside Washington, I offer consultations on metabolic therapies for mental health and related coaching services. Through my practice, I help individuals explore ketogenic metabolic therapy as a viable intervention when conventional treatments have failed.