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- ACT and CBT
- Client-centered work
- Emotion-focused methods
About Nicole
Nicole Forester, LPC, LPCC, practices in Colorado and has 16 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She describes her role as offering non-judgmental listening and inviting direct, unedited conversation so clients can hear their own voice.
Nicole uses practical, talk-based methods to help people name what feels hard and decide what matters next. She often guides conversations toward clear steps people can try between sessions. She favors straightforward dialogue over jargon and encourages clients to speak honestly about their thoughts and feelings.
Her background includes a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix and earlier study in music therapy. Nicole has worked across settings such as inpatient units, addiction recovery programs, outpatient and intensive-outpatient services, in-home crisis teams, hospice work with children and teens, and private practice. These roles inform how she approaches complex needs like dual diagnosis and end-of-life concerns.
Nicole says she will answer questions about the process and supports people who want to interview a therapist before committing. She asks clients to be as direct as they feel comfortable being. Sessions focus on listening, clarifying values and goals, and identifying small, practical changes to try.
People who contact her are invited to talk about the kinds of support they want. Nicole notes that having an objective listener can help organize thoughts and reduce overwhelm. She guides planning and next steps without insisting on any single path.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small committed steps toward them. It is practical for anxiety, stress, and life-change concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting what a person says so they can hear their own thoughts more clearly.Nicole treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She works with clients to choose or combine methods based on their goals and preferences. The plan can change as progress and needs become clearer.
Confirm current session formats before booking to know which options she offers. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, permit shorter check-ins during a workday break, or allow conversations without needing to travel. They also let therapists and clients use screen-based tools or worksheets during sessions to practice skills between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California, Colorado, Utah
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style centers on direct, non-judgmental listening and practical conversation. She encourages clients to speak plainly and helps identify steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working in inpatient, outpatient, addiction recovery, hospice, crisis teams, and private practice settings.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds a Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor credential and a California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor credential and practices in Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are her fees structured?
Cost varies by location and sessions use 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 a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.