- Trauma informed
- Strength based
- CBT informed
About Nicole
Nicole Codagnone is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people who are struggling with sleep and rest issues alongside other concerns. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to improve day-to-day life. Her tone is warm and direct, and she aims to make the first steps feel manageable for worried parents and individuals alike.
Nicole earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from West Chester University and holds a Pennsylvania LCSW. She has been working in behavioral and mental health settings for nine years, including community mental health, outpatient therapy, schools, and in-home work. That range of settings means she understands how stress shows up at home, school, and work.
Her approach is trauma-informed and strength-based. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with age-appropriate play methods when helpful. In practice that looks like setting clear goals, trying small experiments between sessions, and using simple skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or improve sleep routines.
Nicole places a lot of value on building a trusting relationship first. She adapts conversations and plans to each person’s needs and pace. She aims to be respectful, sensitive, and compassionate while helping people develop routines and strategies that fit their daily lives.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys exercising, baking, and spending time with her family. Those interests inform a practical, down-to-earth style that many people find approachable.
Evidence-based approaches and online care options
Nicole uses trauma-informed, strength-based methods and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people change habits and manage symptoms. A trauma-informed approach means the therapist looks for how stressful events affect sleep, mood, and relationships and works gently to reduce their impact. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes in behavior, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep routines.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Nicole will talk with each person about their goals and daily life, then suggest strategies to try. Together they decide what feels doable and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling, fewer barriers to getting to appointments, and the ability to maintain work or family routines while meeting with a therapist. The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it simpler to fit regular meetings into a busy week and to practice new skills between appointments.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nicole support?
She supports sleep and rest difficulties along with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, grief, relationship and family challenges, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is trauma-informed and strength-based, using clear goals and practical skills. She also integrates cognitive behavioral ideas and play techniques when useful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Nicole has nine years of experience working in community mental health, outpatient settings, schools, and in-home services.
What credential and region does she practice in?
She holds a Pennsylvania LCSW license and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.