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Nancy Gnecco

Nancy Gnecco, LPC

Maine

Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and anxiety

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  • Trauma and abuse
  • Self esteem
  • Energy Psychology options

About Nancy

Nancy Gnecco is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Maine with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions.

She helps clients talk through what is most pressing right now. That may mean managing anxiety, sorting out relationship patterns, or working on confidence and motivation. She also supports people dealing with illness, chronic pain, divorce, blended family questions, and problems that trace back to family of origin issues.

Nancy uses straightforward conversation alongside some non-traditional methods when requested. She offers Energy Psychology techniques such as Emotional Freedom Techniques for clients who want that option. Sessions focus on practical ways to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Her style is direct and calm. She aims to make it easy to say what is hard to say and to test new ways of handling difficult moments. Over years of practice she has guided people through grief, separation, caregiving transitions, and the ongoing effects of earlier family patterns.

People who come to her often want clear, usable steps they can try between sessions. She helps clients notice repeated patterns and then practices different ways of responding. That mix of conversation and brief skills work is meant to be approachable for someone balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Nancy draws on evidence-based techniques alongside select Energy Psychology methods. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative responses; this helps with anxiety, stress, and self-esteem work. When requested, she includes Emotional Freedom Techniques, a brief tapping method that some people use to reduce distress and interrupt strong emotional reactions.

Figuring out which approaches fit best is a collaborative process. Nancy will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and past experiences and then suggest options to try. Clients and the therapist review how a method is working and make changes together as needed.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, or avoid travel. Therapists who offer remote work often use the format to maintain regular contact while people manage work, caregiving, or health-related constraints.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

Maine

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address related to family patterns?

She works with issues that often come from family of origin patterns, including communication problems, guilt and shame, and relationship roles.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses direct conversation and practical steps. Sessions include discussion and short skills practice to apply between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

She has 30 years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.

What credential does she hold and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Maine.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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