- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and intimacy
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Nicole
Nicole Onorato Hunter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 12 years of experience. She works with adults ages 18 and up, helping with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting questions, ADHD, and other early-adulthood challenges.
Nicole uses a mix of practical approaches in sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based work, the Gottman Method, and mindfulness techniques. Sessions are conversational and focused on real-life changes rather than jargon.
She helps people name patterns that keep them stuck. That can mean looking at how past family relationships shape current behavior, or learning specific skills to manage anxiety and mood. She often works on communication, setting boundaries, and coping during major life changes like breakups or career moves.
Nicole also addresses issues tied to identity and intimacy. Topics can include body image, codependency, commitment worries, and feeling empty or overwhelmed. She includes practical exercises to build self-esteem and healthier habits.
Her background includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and longstanding membership in professional counseling associations. She blends evidence-based methods with straightforward guidance to help clients make steady progress.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that match those values. It can help with feeling stuck, low motivation, and making decisions about work or relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It teaches practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress through skills like cognitive restructuring and behavioral experiments. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationships affect current patterns of closeness and trust. This work can be useful for intimacy issues, commitment worries, and repeated relationship patterns. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose which methods fit best based on goals and preferences, and she will adjust strategies as those goals change. Confirm the session formats available before booking, since session delivery options are not specified here. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy schedule by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or making it easier to meet between classes or shifts. These practical benefits can make it simpler to keep regular appointments while juggling early-adult life demands.Areas of expertise
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults 18+ on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, and related issues common in early adulthood.
How would she work with someone feeling lost after college?
Her approach mixes practical skill-building and reflection. She uses CBT and mindfulness to manage symptoms and attachment-informed discussions to clarify relationships and values.
What is her professional background?
Nicole has 12 years of clinical experience and holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licenses in Colorado and Georgia listed as CO LPC and GA LPC and practices from Georgia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
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