Nicole Rabe

Business Operations Manager; BS, NLT-1

The bond between human and horse is like none other on this earth. It is where strength and vulnerability collide.

Nicole has always had a love for horses. She grew up overseas in Senegal, West Africa, as a TCK. Any chance she had to work on a farm or be with horses she took. In March of 2013, she had a calling from God to work with women who have survived sexual abuse and trauma. She also knew she wanted to use her love and passion for horses to help others. In January of 2015, through a mutual friend connection, she began to volunteer for Take Heart. She immediately saw the impact Take Heart had on the lives that it came in contact with, including her. She became more involved and interned at Take Heart for a semester. If you can’t tell from the pictures, her favorite horse is Noble, but shhhh…. don’t tell the others!

Work took her to Colorado for a few years, but she continued to stay in touch with Meagan and Take Heart. In 2022, God called her back to Pennsylvania to work at Take Heart again in a supportive role. Here she is able to use her unique perspective and skills where her passion lies. Her desire is to see Take Heart thrive

Nicole has a dog named Pinto and likes to spend time snuggling and going on walks with him in her free time. She completed her degree in Behavioral Health Sciences with an Emphasis on Trauma and is continuing her education through the Natural Lifemanship Institute. She is currently level one trained in Natural Lifemanship. Nicole enjoys hanging out with friends and family, playing games, watching movies, and enjoying the outdoors. She also is sure to get plenty of “horsey-time” in and love on her horse colleagues!

You can contact Nicole at Nicole@takeheartcounseling.com or 717-205-9949

What Horses Did For Me...

What haven’t they done for me?! Horses have inspired me, pushed me to be better, and been a safe haven to just BE without judgment.

They have shown me acceptance and offered me space to be with no expectations. At the same time, they have pushed me to be a better human and do better by them and others. 

They also give me pure joy just to be with them.