About

Nyck Walsh, MA, LPC

Nyck (they/them/theirs) is a white, queer, trans, Autistic, highly sensitive, empathic lover of life (most of the time, and with the help of years of therapy and trauma work). Since pre-adolescence Nyck has been passionate about self-growth and contributing to the betterment of planet Earth. From leadership roles in environmental organizations, to delving into spirituality, holistic health, and yoga, and later to social justice and somatic counseling, Nyck’s path has been one of growth, service, and justice.

After a lot of wandering (floundering is probably more accurate ;-) during the very difficult decade of their 20s, Nyck had a pivotal moment in the late 2010’s that impacted the trajectory of their future. They had a serendipitous opportunity to teach a yoga class to Autistic kids and their families. Suddenly Nyck’s most ridiculed parts of themself-their gentleness, sensitivity, seriousness, and playfulness-quickly became their greatest assets. This inspired the creation of The Infinite U in 2009, an organization focused on yoga for Autistic youth. After going to Naropa University for graduate school in somatic psychotherapy, the organization evolved into a somatic-oriented counseling practice and builder of social communities for Autistic adolescents. It was this sense of being “at home” with Autistic people that ignited Nyck’s quest to better understand their own unique brain body wiring. Highly Sensitive captured some of it, Empath captured more, but it wasn’t until listening to and learning more from the #ActuallyAutistic community that things clicked. “Yes, I am Autistic, too!” (and then came the imposter syndrome, excitement, grief, fear, and LIBERATION).

Throughout the course of the pandemic, both Nyck and The Infinite U went through a bit of an internal and external overhaul, and the organization shifted again. This time, the shift meant letting go of social groups and the focus on kids and teens, and they transitioned who they serve to focus on adults of all ages. After moving to Massachusetts from Colorado, getting married, and Nyck’s continued growth and evolution, The Infinite U has now been transformed into Nyck Walsh Counseling & Training Center.

When not helping people in their professional role, Nyck loves being silly or adventurous or serious (sometimes all at once) with their family. They enjoy gardening, being in nature, frolicking through the trees, and spending time at the beach. They also love to bask in solitude with their noise canceling headphones and the softest ever cozy blanket.