- Mindfulness CBT
- ACT
- DBT
About Nicole
Nicole Wheeler is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania with six years of counseling experience and 27 years working in mental health. She works with young adults and other adults on stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, OCD and chronic illness, grief, mood concerns, and challenges like ADHD and bipolar disorder.
Nicole prefers practical, skills-based work. She uses a mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral approach to teach how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors. Sessions often include learning coping skills, identifying triggers, and practicing ways to change unhelpful patterns.
She has experience with family dynamics, adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, and blended family issues. Nicole also addresses caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication problems, and relationship-related struggles that affect an individual's mental health.
Nicole often works with people dealing with OCD behaviors such as skin picking and hair pulling. She uses techniques that reshape routines and exposure-based steps to reduce distress over time. Her toolkit includes ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and habit reversal strategies alongside CBT methods.
Nicole encourages clients to describe symptoms and life context during intake so she can assess fit for her online approach. She notes that moderate to severe trauma or complex trauma may be better served with in-person care focused on other interventions. She emphasizes collaborative planning and teaching practical skills to manage daily life and transitions.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts. Online ACT can help with feeling stuck, identity questions, and career or relationship decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing mood swings.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Nicole will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and life. She uses client feedback and intake information to adapt techniques and pace so the work matches daily routines and stress levels.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time around school or work. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday settings and bring real-life examples into sessions. If a situation suggests that in-person care would be more appropriate, she will discuss referrals and next steps with the client.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, OCD and related behaviors, grief, mood issues like depression and bipolar, parenting and family concerns, ADHD, and life transitions.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral methods with skills teaching, habit work, and exposure steps when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of counseling experience and 27 years total working in the mental health field.
Is she credentialed and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Pennsylvania and practicing there.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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