Our belief is that children need effective communication skills as a foundation for the successful participation in activities at home, school, and in the community. We strive to build these critical skills so that children are prepared to fully participate in the world in which they live.

Our goal is to give children with potential or existing challenges the best opportunities to maximize their success. With enough successful opportunities to practice these evolving skills, we believe children and adults can make fundamental changes in their self-image, confidence, and ability to relate to others.

Nicole Huegle Mank, MFT

Nicole Huegle Mank, M.F.T. received her B.S. in Human Development and minor in Sociology from UC Davis. She also holds a M.A. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in child and adolescent therapy from J.F.K. University. Nicole has worked as a therapist with children, adolescents and families in public and private schools as well as various community agencies throughout the greater Bay Area. She has experience teaching parenting classes in addition to creating and facilitating retreats on motherhood.

Nicole also has an interest in Sensory Processing Disorder. She runs a support group for families in the Davis area for the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation which is located in Colorado. At Socially Speaking, Nicole co-facilitates social skills groups and lectures on various topics such as Sensory Processing Disorder, red flags for preschool aged children, anxiety, etc. Nicole also fulfills a much needed area for Socially Speaking by meeting with parents individually to discuss parenting strategies, family coping mechanisms, and outside resources. Nicole’s presence has greatly enhanced the communication and collaboration between Socially Speaking, the parents, and others, as she is able to skillfully navigate and provide support to the families.