Therapist profile
Nicole Forester, LPC, LPCC
Licensed counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Parenting strain
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 adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and questions about gender and identity.
Nicole listens without judgment and encourages direct, honest conversation. She often helps people name what they are feeling and say their truth. Sessions are conversational and focused on what matters most to the person in front of her.
Her background includes a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and earlier training in music therapy. She has provided care in inpatient settings, addiction recovery, outpatient and intensive-outpatient programs, in-home crisis work, hospice counseling for children and teens, and private practice. Those varied settings inform how she responds to crises and longer-term concerns.
Nicole draws on several clinical approaches to guide sessions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential ideas. She blends practical techniques with time to reflect on values, relationships, and meaning.
She encourages prospective clients to interview therapists and to be clear about what kind of support they want. To start, she asks people to describe the challenges they face and the changes they hope to make. The conversation then shapes the next steps and the therapeutic focus.
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How her approaches fit into online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, then focus on actions that match personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks big problems into smaller parts by looking at thoughts, behaviors, and emotions and testing practical changes to reduce distress. It often helps with anxiety, sleep, and mood symptoms. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions in relationships and on how people form and respond to emotional bonds, which can help with intimacy-related struggles and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicole will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That decision can evolve as sessions proceed and new priorities emerge.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins between appointments, or reduce travel time. Talk with her about scheduling, session length, and how to adapt techniques like ACT and CBT to an online setting so sessions fit daily life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California, Colorado, Utah
Languages
English
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What concerns does she help with related to home life?
She works with stress, parenting strain, family problems, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is conversational and direct, focusing on listening and helping people speak their full truth while using practical techniques when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience across inpatient, outpatient, addiction recovery, hospice, crisis response, and private practice settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC in Colorado and an LPCC in California and practices from Colorado.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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