- Collaborative approach
- Skills focused
- Mindfulness informed
About Nichole
She meets people where they are and focuses on clear skills. Sessions often include ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness exercises are used to help people pause and respond instead of react.
Nichole works with concerns such as depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, relationship and intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people managing ADHD, attachment or abandonment worries, codependency, and caregiver strain.
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment ideas, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, client-centered listening, and mindfulness practices. Nichole emphasizes building a steady, respectful relationship so people feel safe to try new strategies.
Sessions focus on everyday changes that make life easier. That can mean learning communication skills, practicing emotional regulation tools, or making a step-by-step plan for a difficult transition. Nichole encourages quick scheduling when someone is ready to start so momentum can build toward their goals.
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying personal values and taking steps toward them, even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It can help with anxiety, depression, and major life transitions by clarifying what matters and encouraging committed action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to change patterns that get in the way. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help people notice the present moment and respond more calmly to stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. This collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted over time as progress is made.
Confirm the current online session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice techniques between sessions in their own daily routines so skills transfer to real life.
License and NPI
- LCPC
NPI1982213534
As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Nichole helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, grief, relationship and intimacy difficulties, parenting stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a mix of practical, skills-based methods including cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness exercises, and client-centered listening to build coping skills and improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with individuals and groups on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, practicing in Illinois.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are supported at the time you schedule.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.