- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction and grief
- ACT and CBT methods
About Nicole
Nicole Forester is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and family of origin concerns among other challenges. Nicole invites direct conversation and listens without judgment to help clients find their own voice.
She encourages people to speak openly about what matters to them. Sessions focus on clear, honest dialogue and practical steps people can try between meetings. Nicole values straightforward talk and helps clients notice patterns that came from their family of origin and how those patterns show up today.
Her background includes a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix and earlier training in music therapy. Nicole has worked in inpatient units, addiction recovery programs, youth crisis teams, outpatient and intensive-outpatient services, hospice work with children and teens, and private practice. That range informs how she frames problems and plans next steps.
Therapeutic work typically draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused approaches, Client-Centered methods, and elements of Existential and Jungian thought. Sessions often combine talking with concrete skills practice and attention to emotions and relationship patterns.
Nicole suggests interviewing a therapist to find a good fit. To begin, she asks prospective clients to use the site’s matching process and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them, then choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and finding direction after life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors. It is practical for anxiety, depression, sleep and some addiction-related concerns.
Emotionally-Focused approaches help people attend to and name emotions, and to track how those feelings influence relationships and decisions. This can be valuable for intimacy-related issues and family patterns.
Nicole treats the choice of approach as a collaborative process. She will work with the client to figure out which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining approaches or trying one for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps.
The original biography does not specify which remote formats are offered, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, shorten check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Different approaches also adapt well to remote sessions: ACT and CBT lend themselves to skill practice and brief exercises, while emotionally focused work supports exploring feelings and relationship patterns during a conversation.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California, Colorado, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and family of origin concerns among other areas listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She offers direct, nonjudgmental listening and encourages honest, unedited conversation. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and practical steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in inpatient units, addiction recovery, youth crisis teams, outpatient and intensive-outpatient services, hospice work, and private practice.
Which credentials and location apply?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials (CO LPC, CA LPCC) and practices in Colorado.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the site’s See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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