Nicole Hawkins, MSW, LICSW, LCSW (Owner/Founder):
Nicole Hawkins, the visionary behind Northwoods Therapeutic Services, has been making an impact in the mental health field in Duluth for over 18 years. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2013 and has since dedicated herself to diverse roles within the field. Her extensive experience spans direct care, individual therapy, ARMHS, forensic and residential care, crisis, administrative management, multidisciplinary work, program development, clinical supervision, and leadership positions as both Treatment Director and Clinical Director in multiple organizations. Nicole has primarily served the following areas in Minnesota and Wisconsin: Duluth, Superior Carlton, Cloquet, Wrenshall, Proctor, Moose Lake areas. However, telehealth has made it possible for Nicole to provide services all over the state or Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Though business ownership was not initially part of her career plan, Nicole's passion for promoting wellness—both organizational and individual—ignited as she witnessed the challenges and opportunities within the field. Her commitment to fostering meaningful change inspired the creation of Northwoods Therapeutic Services, a practice devoted to helping individuals from all walks of life achieve their fullest potential and personal goals.
For Nicole, wellness is more than a concept—it’s a way of life. In a society that often prioritizes constant productivity, perfectionism, and connectivity at the expense of self-care, she envisions a shift. Her dream is to build an environment rooted in psychological safety and holistic wellness, one that begins with clinicians and extends to every client they serve. Nicole's work reflects her belief that when we prioritize recovery, self-care, and balance, we can truly transform lives and create a healthier, more supportive community.
