- Non-judgmental listening
- Practical therapy tools
- Collaborative care
About Nicole
Nicole Forester is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and life changes. She welcomes direct, honest conversation and offers steady, non-judgmental listening to help clients find their own voice. Nicole emphasizes simple, clear communication as the starting point for change.
She uses practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take meaningful action. Emotionally-Focused and client-centered approaches guide sessions when the work calls for deeper emotional processing and empathic reflection. Nicole aims to match methods to each person’s needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Nicole trained in music therapy and holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, and she brings sixteen years of experience across settings such as inpatient units, addiction recovery, outpatient services, crisis teams, hospice work, and private practice. That variety informs how she adapts her approach to different problems.
In session she invites honest feedback and encourages people to ask questions about the process. She helps people set clear goals, try small experiments between sessions, and track what does and does not help.
Nicole works from Colorado and offers support for a wide range of concerns including caregiver stress, codependency, dissociation, coping with natural or human-caused disaster, gender dysphoria, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and issues around intimacy and family of origin.
How Nicole’s approaches work in online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values to guide action. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry, insomnia, or panic. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and reflecting back what a person says so they can find their own answers and feel heard.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicole will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. Sessions often blend techniques rather than sticking to one model, and she encourages feedback so the plan can change as progress is made.
Session logistics are not listed in this profile, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can be scheduled more easily around work or caregiving, allows quicker check-ins when needed, and removes travel time. If you want to try online sessions, mention that on the matching questionnaire and the therapist will review format options and scheduling when you connect.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
California, Colorado, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nicole commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, depression, and many life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, codependency, gender dysphoria, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Nicole offers direct, non-judgmental listening and encourages honest communication. She blends practical tools with empathic reflection so clients can try changes that fit their lives.
How long has she been practicing?
She has sixteen years of clinical experience across inpatient units, addiction recovery, outpatient and intensive-outpatient programs, crisis teams, hospice work, and private practice.
What credentials and region should I know about?
Nicole holds LPC and LPCC credentials and works from Colorado. The profile lists CO LPC and CA LPCC as her documented licenses.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions structured and what formats are available?
Session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options with scheduling before booking so you know whether online or other formats are offered.
How is cost handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.