Sparking honest conversations about motherhood, mental health, and the human experience.
With warmth, humor, and clinical insight, I create space for audiences to see themselves more clearly and to reimagine what support can look like.
Speaking & Workshops
Who I Speak To
- Therapists and mental health professionals
- Schools
- Healthcare providers and hospital systems
- Non-profit and community organizations
- Corporate and workplace wellness programs
- Parents and caregivers
Past Speaking Engagements
- Postpartum Support International
- Pennsylvania Counseling Association
- The Touchstone Institute
- Cognitive Behavior Institute
- Central Jersey Family Health Consortium
- Mom & Mind Podcast
- I Am One Podcast
- Media: The Philadelphia Inquirer, Slate.com, and multiple published books
Speaking Topics
My signature presentation—and the one that started it all. This training takes a compassionate, research-based look at Mom Rage, exploring the emotional, social, and psychological roots of maternal anger. Attendees gain practical tools for identifying, addressing, and supporting moms experiencing rage in real-life settings. This continuing education training equips providers with evidence-based interventions and a deeper understanding of how to respond with empathy, skill, and care.
Maternal Rage: Implications & Interventions
This presentation examines how trauma impacts pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum experience, and how providers can deliver care that is both safe and supportive. Attendees learn how to recognize trauma responses, build trust, and create trauma-informed environments for new and expecting parents. The training blends clinical insights with practical strategies that help professionals approach care with sensitivity, understanding, and confidence.
Trauma-Informed Care for the Perinatal Population
Social media has changed what it means to parent—and how parents see themselves. This talk explores the role of digital life in shaping anxiety, perfectionism, and self-worth among mothers and caregivers. Attendees gain insight into how online spaces affect mental health and leave with realistic strategies to help clients (and themselves) navigate social media in healthier, more balanced ways.
The Mental Health Impact of Social Media on Parents
Each organization and audience is different—and every presentation reflects that. I work closely with event organizers to tailor the topic, structure, and takeaways to meet specific needs. From hospital systems to non-profits and professional associations, my goal is always the same: to create an engaging, informative experience that sparks meaningful dialogue and practical change.
Custom Presentations & Trainings
Her blend of sharp insight, humor, and real-life stories keeps audiences captivated—laughing one moment and tearing up the next. She has a rare ability to command a large audience and still make her talks feel personal, as if she’s speaking directly to you.
"As a speaker, Nicole McNelis brings unmatched energy and authenticity to the topic of maternal rage."
– Kristen L.
Her presentation at the Postpartum Support International conference was so impactful to every person in the room evidenced by the intense and emotional conversations. Nicole was engaging and had the audience on their feet wanting to continue the conversation.
"Nicole really understands the complexities underlying maternal rage and how it impacts mental health overall."
– Leah A.
Nicole is an extremely engaging and authentic presenter, and the audience was captivated from start to finish. In addition to sharing her expert knowledge, Nicole did a great job encouraging audience participation, which led to important conversations that clearly resonated deeply with those in attendance.
"I attended Nicole's presentation on Maternal Rage and it was fantastic."
– Dara D.
Nicole's enthusiasm and knowledge on the subject results in dynamic engagement with the audience. Clinicians leave her presentation feeling more informed and empowered in how to best support their clients, as well as validated in their own motherhood experience.
"Nicole's presentation on maternal rage is equal parts educational as it is inspiring."
– Melissa F.
She brings humor and compassion to her presentations, making them relatable and broadening the conversation. Nicole keeps the energy going in the room and every single person in attendance is engaged and inspired.
"Nicole is a dynamic and engaging speaker, skillfully interweaving empirical evidence and her own professional and personal experiences."
- Beth W.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Perinatal Mental Health–Certified (PMH-C) provider, as well as a Subject Matter Expert, Conference Presenter, and Content Contributor for Postpartum Support International.
I bring clinical experience, lived perspective, and academic expertise to each talk—combining research with real-world understanding to keep audiences engaged and informed.
Professional Background
