- Evidence-informed approaches
- Collaborative care
- Focus on real-life skills
About Nichole
Nichole starts by building a straightforward, respectful relationship. She listens to what matters most and tailors steps to each person's situation. Her work often includes short-term skill building and longer conversations about patterns that keep problems going.
She commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that feed anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness strategies are also part of sessions to help people notice the present moment and reduce overwhelm. Those approaches are mixed with a client-centered stance so the person's goals guide the work.
Nichole has supported people coping with grief, trauma, intimacy concerns, ADHD, and ongoing caregiver or first responder stress. She also helps with communication problems, commitment worries, and issues around abandonment or attachment.
Sessions emphasize practical tools, clearer communication, and small steps toward goals. Nichole invites collaboration and focuses on what people already do well, then builds skills from there.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values even when strong emotions are present. It can help when people feel stuck by fear or worry and want to move toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior; it teaches practical steps to change patterns that contribute to anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and sensations without being swept away, which can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That collaborative planning may combine ACT, CBT, and mindfulness tools as appropriate.
Session format details are not listed here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into busy days, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in real-life settings between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and tracking to an online format so sessions remain focused on concrete steps and progress.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nichole often help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related concerns like abandonment and codependency.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She combines cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and a client-centered approach to build skills and clarify goals.
What is her professional background and experience?
She holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential and has about 10 years of experience in clinical practice.
Where is she based and licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Illinois as an LCPC and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first appointment?
Begin by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.