They call me Nick.

For the past 10 years I’ve been been working as a counselor, educator, and clinical supervisor in the state of Oregon.

Currently, I’m honored to be supervising a team of mental health (QMHP) and substance use disorder (CADC) counselors at Central City Concern’s The Blackburn Center.  Central City Concern is a non-profit organization who serves primarily unhoused and low income folks in the Portland metro area.  I really love doing this work.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked in both outpatient and inpatient behavioral health settings.

I am a second generation American with Cuban, Indian, and Swedish ancestry.

I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest.

My ACES score is 5

I do not identify as being in long-term recovery.

I’m a huge fan of my partner and my cat (pictured here).

I also really enjoy reading, karaoke, hiking, listening to music, and eating food.