- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and intimacy
- CBT and mindfulness
About Nicole
Nicole Bebiak is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Indiana with 24 years of experience. She focuses on common young adult concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, along with areas like ADHD, grief, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related issues.
Nicole uses a client-centered stance and adapts other techniques to fit each person. She listens, asks questions, and helps people test new ways of handling problems. Sessions are practical and straightforward, with attention to communication, problem solving, and building coping skills.
Her training includes a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University, earned in 1999, and many years working in community settings. That experience includes domestic violence services, crisis lines, community mental health, and a behavioral health hospital, which shaped how she responds to urgent and complex situations.
In practice she leans on cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative methods, and a client-centered base. Those approaches are used to address mood concerns, anxiety, relationship patterns, and trauma responses. Nicole avoids giving fixed answers and instead helps people discover their own solutions.
She describes her role as guide and sounding board. Nicole focuses on practical skills like stress management, communication strategies, and steps to manage mood or anxiety so daily life feels more manageable. To begin, readers are asked to use the online matching process and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person's own problem solving. Online sessions using this approach involve reflective conversation, clarifying goals, and practicing new ways of thinking about problems. It helps with relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and adjusting to life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thinking and behavior patterns that keep stress and mood problems going. In remote sessions CBT can include setting small practical tasks between meetings, learning skills to manage anxiety, and tracking reactions to test new coping steps.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and grounding skills. Practiced in short exercises during sessions, it can help reduce reactivity and improve focus for people juggling study, work, and relationships.
Navigating which approach or mix to use is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Adjustments are expected as progress is monitored.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, using shorter check-ins when needed, and choosing formats that reduce travel time or make it easier to keep regular appointments. These practicalities help therapy fit into everyday life.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, grief, trauma, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. She listens closely and draws on other methods like CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of clinical experience since finishing graduate school in 1999 and has worked in domestic violence services, crisis lines, community mental health, and a behavioral health hospital.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCPC in Illinois and LMHC in Indiana and is located in Indiana.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
Current session formats are not specified here. Please confirm available session options before booking.
How are fees and first steps handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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