Nicole Lewis

Board Member

MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS

Nicole “Nikki” Lewis is the owner of Redefined Counseling Center, PLLC in Kinston, NC. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and a Certified Clinical Supervisor. As a clinician and supervisor, Nikki has been in practice for 18 years and attended the School of Social Work program at East Carolina University, completing her bachelor’s degree in December 2002 and continuing at ECU, completing her master’s degree through the advanced standing program in April 2004. She began her career working at Cherry Hospital as a clinician and later the social work supervisor of the admissions unit.

After leaving Cherry Hospital, she served as a clinician and supervisor at various nonprofit, community mental health, and private practice offices, doing what she loves the most: developing professional relationships with her clients and helping them discover their own path to meet their goals of life improvement and mental wellness. Prior to opening Redefined Counseling Center, PLLC, Nikki served at PORT Health for over 8 years as the Program Supervisor in the Kinston Office. She has extensive knowledge and experience working with clients with concerns related to grief, trauma, relationship loss, life transitions and stress, addiction, depression, and anxiety. She utilizes various treatment modalities and provides a person-centered, solution-focused approach to aid in quick recovery and stabilization.

Nikki also has a passion for serving first responders and has provided critical incident stress management services throughout eastern NC since 2002. Of all the opportunities to serve and lead, Nikki is most proud of serving as an educator and advocate to help fight the stigma related to mental health and addiction. She has served on various committees and boards to help fight the opioid battle in Lenoir County and to provide a safe space for those seeking treatment, as they pursue mental wellness. In her spare time, she enjoys working out daily and spending time traveling with her family.