- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship struggles
- CBT and client-centered
About Nicole
Dr. Nicole Harder is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and the challenge of life changes. She also addresses addictions, eating concerns, anger, depression, and compassion fatigue.
Nicole uses straightforward conversation to understand what feels most urgent. She focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions. Sessions are shaped around the person's goals and what works in their daily life.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral ideas to notice patterns of thought and behavior. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are also part of her toolbox when clients want to build motivation or try short-term problem solving.
Nicole has worked with people dealing with family of origin issues, codependency, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, and the fallout from divorce or separation. She also supports people wrestling with guilt, shame, isolation, emptiness, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions aim to combine practical skills with a steady, respectful conversation about what matters to each person. To begin, a simple questionnaire is used to match needs and schedule a first appointment, and session arrangements are agreed before starting.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's experience and priorities, using reflective listening and open dialogue to help people clarify what matters most. This helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical techniques to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and strengthens commitment when motivation feels low.Choosing which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. That collaborative decisions helps shape clear short-term steps and longer-term planning.
Session formats are not listed here, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and keep check-ins brief when needed. Phone-based check-ins can work when bandwidth is limited, and video sessions let people use visual cues for deeper conversation. A first questionnaire and an initial session set the tone for how approaches will be used going forward.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, addictions, eating concerns, anger, depression, and compassion fatigue among other areas.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered conversation alongside cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas to address thoughts, motivation, and practical steps.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of professional work experience as a counselor in Texas.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and practices there.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English for clients within the supported region.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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