Nicole Runyon, LMSW

Nicole Runyon, LMSW, is an esteemed psychotherapist specializing in parenting, the author of Free to Fly: The Secret to Fostering Independence in the Next Generation, and keynote speaker renowned for her expertise in child and adolescent mental health, backed by an extensive 22-year career in the field. Nicole’s uniqueness lies in the fact she has an uncanny ability to help adults get in the minds of today’s children and better understand them. Motivated by an unwavering passion for supporting children’s well-being and debunking the poor parenting advice that’s flooded our society, Nicole has dedicated her life’s work to empowering parents and educators to help children grow and mature into young adults with purpose, strength and confidence. Outside of her work and practice, Nicole enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, as well as her loving and supportive extended family. She is interested in holistic health and wellness and loves to research root causes for common issues and how to treat them nutritionally. She has been on a health journey for the past 20 years and loves to learn about the body and how it affects the brain and different mental health issues.