Nicole Bankhead

Nicole Bankhead is the founder of Serenity Wellness and Counseling Center, a practice rooted in her own journey through trauma, transformation, and purpose. After witnessing early in life how many people remain stuck in difficult circumstances due to financial hardship and a lack of resources, Nicole initially pursued a corporate career with a vision of financial freedom equating to happiness.

But a series of life-altering events — including suicide, divorce, and a shift in personal relationships — led her to reevaluate her path. While working in law and later in education, she began to question whether she was truly making the impact she desired. That introspection led to a deeper mission: to create a space that could foster true, lasting change for others.

Nicole completed her LPC hours and obtained extensive training in EMDR, trauma, eating disorders, mindfulness, and more. As her approach evolved, she began integrating practical skills into therapy so that clients left even their first session feeling empowered to take action toward becoming their most authentic selves.

Recognizing that real healing is multifaceted, Nicole expanded Serenity Wellness to include services beyond traditional talk therapy. Today, her center offers yoga, nutritional counseling, medication management, and LENS neurofeedback — with plans to grow into other holistic healing modalities like acupuncture and functional medicine.

At Serenity Wellness, the philosophy is simple: true wellness comes from addressing the whole person. Nicole and her team are committed to providing clients with a diverse range of options so that every individual has the opportunity to heal in the way that best serves them — ultimately encouraging peace of mind and transformation from the inside out.