- Nonjudgmental listening
- Practical steps
- Values-focused work
About Nicole
Nicole Forester is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 16 years of experience. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly about stress, anxiety, grief, sleep struggles, addiction, and relationship or identity concerns. Nicole invites direct, unedited conversation so clients can hear their own thoughts and start making changes they choose.
Nicole listens with the goal of helping each person find useful ways forward. She values plain talk and practical steps over jargon. Sessions typically focus on identifying what matters most to the client and testing small changes that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Her background includes work in inpatient units, addiction recovery, youth crisis teams, outpatient and intensive-outpatient programs, hospice counseling for children and teens, and private practice. This variety informs a flexible approach to different kinds of problems, including trauma, grief, caregiving stress, and sleep difficulties.
Nicole uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and existential approaches. She helps people notice unhelpful patterns, try new coping skills, and clarify personal values. The focus is on practical steps clients can use between sessions.
People who want to start are encouraged to ask questions and interview therapists to find a good fit. To begin, follow the site's Start Therapy process and complete the brief matching questionnaire before scheduling according to availability.
How these approaches shape online sessions
Nicole draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and ongoing stress where avoidance has become a pattern.She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and test practical behavior changes. CBT offers concrete tools for managing worry, depression, and sleep-related habits that interfere with rest.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicole will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust the plan based on what helps. She encourages questions and short experiments to see what works in real life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for consistent check-ins during life transitions. Discuss preferences when scheduling so sessions align with daily routines and therapeutic goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
California, Colorado, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Nicole help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep and eating issues, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, caregiving strain, and questions about identity and life purpose.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Nicole offers straightforward, nonjudgmental listening and practical guidance. She encourages honest conversation and focuses on small, doable changes that fit everyday life.
What is her professional background?
She has 16 years of clinical experience across inpatient units, addiction recovery, youth crisis teams, outpatient and intensive-outpatient programs, hospice counseling for children and teens, and private practice.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Colorado. The profile uses those exact credential titles as listed.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.