- Person centered
- Practical tools
- 12 years experience
About Nicole
She approaches work from a person-centered stance, treating each person as the expert on their own life while offering guidance and structure. She also uses cognitive behavioral ideas, narrative techniques, and solution-focused tools to help clients test new ways of thinking and solve specific problems. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to what feels doable for the client.
Nicole has academic training that includes master’s degrees in psychology and in counseling, plus a master’s in spiritual formation. Those studies inform a broad view of health that includes beliefs, values, and relationships. Her experience spans a range of concerns, and she draws on different approaches to match what each person needs.
Nicole has worked with issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, communication problems, and the fallout from divorce or separation. She also supports people coping with guilt, shame, isolation, midlife questions, and men’s issues. Her style is straightforward and supportive, aiming to help people find clearer choices and calmer moments.
If you are exploring help for caregiving strain or other stressors, Nicole is listed in the Supporting carers directory and can be a resource to talk things through and identify the next steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How Nicole’s approaches translate to online care
Nicole blends person-centered work with cognitive behavioral ideas and narrative and solution-focused tools. Person-centered work emphasizes listening and building on each person’s strengths to set goals that matter. Cognitive behavioral ideas focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or low mood. Narrative and solution-focused techniques help people reframe difficult stories and try specific, small changes that move them forward.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Nicole will work together with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their goals and preferences. That collaboration means trying approaches, checking what helps, and adjusting as needed so the work stays practical and relevant.
The therapist’s profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options when you book. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to maintain continuity of care for people who travel or live outside the therapist’s immediate area. Ask about the formats offered so you can pick the arrangement that best meets your needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Nicole address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, and trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, attachment and abandonment, and body image.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Nicole uses a person-centered approach that treats the client as the expert on their life. She combines this with practical techniques to test thoughts, tell new stories about problems, and set achievable goals.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has 12 years of professional work experience and multiple master’s degrees in psychology, counseling, and spiritual formation. Her background informs a broad perspective on emotional and relational concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Nicole is licensed as an LPC in Michigan. Her credentials are listed as LPC and she practices within that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.