- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction recovery
- Trauma and grief
About Nicole
Nicole Anzalone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 12 years of professional experience. She practices in South Carolina and has worked across settings that include schools, substance use treatment, outpatient and inpatient behavioral health, crisis call centers, and private practice. Nicole helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, trauma and self-esteem challenges, among other life stressors.
Nicole begins by building a strong foundation in the first sessions. She listens to what matters most and helps set clear, achievable goals. Sessions focus on naming concerns, processing difficult feelings, and developing practical coping skills the client can use between meetings.
Her background includes work with adolescents in schools and with adults in substance abuse and hospital settings. That range gives her experience with mood disorders, addiction recovery, trauma responses, and motivation struggles. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide treatment choices.
Nicole aims to make sessions direct and understandable. She encourages people who feel stuck after major life changes, those navigating relationships, and young adults facing early-career or identity pressures. Her approach centers on collaborative planning and skill-building rather than long lectures.
Clients can expect an initial focus on assessment and goal setting, then a move toward practical strategies for emotion regulation, coping, and behavior change. Nicole notes that starting therapy takes courage and she helps clients take the next practical steps toward their goals.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Nicole uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and problem solving. One common approach involves structured work on thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms; sessions teach practical ways to notice unhelpful thinking and try different responses. Another frequent focus is coping strategies for addiction and trauma-related distress, which include building routines, relapse prevention planning, and emotion regulation tools.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Nicole collaborates with clients to decide which techniques fit their goals and daily life. She reviews what is working and adjusts methods together as therapy progresses rather than assuming one fixed path.
The therapist's profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy days, makes scheduling easier around school or work, and can reduce travel time. Phone or video sessions may be chosen for shorter check-ins, less bandwidth, or when someone prefers not to use video. Ask about the exact formats offered when you arrange the first appointment to match sessions to your routine and needs.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York, North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, trauma and self-esteem issues, plus a range of life stressors including relationship and career challenges.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on clear goal setting, emotion processing, and practical coping skills during sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience across schools, substance use treatment, inpatient units, crisis call centers, outpatient care, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in South Carolina.
Can I work with her if English isn't my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current online or in-person session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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