Sivie Suckerman, LMHC, ACS, catches up with Nicole Sartini, LPCC, IMHP, to discuss Nicole’s advocacy work and the founding of both Bridge Counseling and Wellness and the Mental Health Insurance Reform Task Force. The conversation explores Nicole’s motivation to confront inadequate insurance reimbursement and the lack of enforcement of mental health parity laws. The two discuss how to approach organizing, the state of provider education, and alternatives to traditional insurance models. Together, they highlight the importance of education, empowerment, collective action, and interdisciplinary collaboration in driving systemic change within the mental health field.

Nicole Sartini, LPCC, IMHP, is a licensed psychotherapist, social impact entrepreneur, and advocate based in Louisville, KY, with over two decades of experience in the mental health field. Nicole is a passionate advocate for social justice and health insurance reform, as well as a speaker and facilitator on authentic empowerment and heart-led leadership. She is dedicated to building a world that values authenticity, emotional intelligence, and mutual respect. Nicole believes true power is a “we” thing, not a “me” thing. She encourages heart-led leaders to claim their empowerment, embody “power with” leadership, and foster a society where people can follow their intuition, be fully themselves, and act in service of the greater good.

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Website: www.bridgemindbody.com

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This episode was produced and edited by Mckenna Paddock, MA, LMHCA, ATR-P.