Miranda Luis , LMHC

Miranda Luis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and the compassionate Director guiding both Hope on ACK and New Hope Therapeutic Services.

Miranda found her calling in mental health through her passion for trauma-informed and person-centered care. Bringing depth and heart to her practice, she specializes in supporting individuals, couples, and families through:

  • Trauma, PTSD & Complex PTSD (CPTSD)

  • Anxiety, OCD, depression, grief & life transitions

  • LGBTQ+–affirming care—including gender transition and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

  • Military, first responder, adolescent, and couples counseling

She integrates evidence-based interventions such as CBT, DBT, CPT, and mindfulness with innovative approaches like LENS Neurofeedback, helping the nervous system find greater balance and resilience.

As Director, Miranda is not only a clinician—she also nurtures the vision and quality of care at both practices, guiding our teams with warmth, integrity, and clinical excellence.

When she’s not at work, Miranda enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her dogs. You’ll often find her outside, reading by the ocean, traveling, or watching a motocross event. She also has a love for sports, especially soccer and football, and is always looking for new places to explore and new foods to try.

Nicole Sandoval, LCSW

Nicole Sandoval is a Nantucket native who brings a deep appreciation for community and connection into her clinical work. She holds a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and a Bachelor of Social Work from Bridgewater State University.

Nicole has extensive experience providing mental health support in both school-based and outpatient settings. She most recently served as a school social worker at Cyrus Peirce Middle School on Nantucket, where she supported students through individual counseling, group therapy, and crisis intervention. She also collaborated with teachers and families in writing and implementing 504 plans, participating in IEP and MTSS teams, and ensuring students received comprehensive care. Her work focused on helping clients navigate challenges related to anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, ADHD, and autism, always with a strong emphasis on trauma-informed and strengths-based care.

At Hope on ACK, Nicole works with both children and adults, offering a warm, collaborative space for healing and growth. She is especially passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals and believes in tailoring care to each person’s unique needs and strengths. Her clinical approach integrates emotional support with practical strategies, helping clients build insight, resilience, and self-advocacy.

When she’s not working, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family, being with her dog, and going to the beach.