- Warm and focused
- Goal oriented
- Sleep and rest
About Nicole
Nicole Schellinger is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor based in South Carolina. She has been counseling since 2006 and brings 18 years of practical experience to sessions. Nicole approaches people with warmth and steady focus on their needs. She aims to meet each person where they are and listen first.
Her background includes an undergraduate degree in addictions studies from the University of Cincinnati and a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College. Much of her early work was in community behavioral health settings, and more recently she has provided online sessions. Over the years she has worked with people dealing with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and relationship or family concerns.
Nicole blends straightforward techniques from several approaches. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to examine unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns. Motivational interviewing helps people clarify what they want and find reasons to change.
She also draws on client-centered and solution-focused ways of working, helping clients set practical goals and build on their own strengths. Mindfulness practices are used to support stress management and better sleep routines when needed.
Sessions are conversational and collaborative. Nicole focuses on small, achievable steps and practical strategies people can try between meetings. She emphasizes empathy, respect, and clear goals throughout the work.
People who prefer a calm, goal-oriented counselor may find her style fits well. Nicole encourages questions and will work with each person to shape a plan that fits their life.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help with stress, anxiety, and patterns that interfere with daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting a person’s own problem solving so they can make changes at their own pace.Nicole treats the choice of approach as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as work progresses.
The profile notes she has provided online sessions, but it does not list specific formats here. Please confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. Therapists can use the approaches above in virtual sessions to practice skills, set sleep routines, and work through unhelpful thoughts while still tailoring sessions to a person’s life and goals.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Ohio, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she typically address?
Nicole works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and family issues, grief, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and inviting while staying focused on each person's goals. She aims for a collaborative, practical approach with empathy and clear next steps.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of counseling experience, with practice in community behavioral health and more recent online work. Her training includes addictions studies and a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling.
Which credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds licensing as an LPCC and an LPC and practices in South Carolina.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile references online work but does not list specific session formats here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.