- Mindfulness based CBT
- Habit reversal support
- Values focused work
About Nicole
Nicole Wheeler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with six years of counseling experience and a long history in mental health. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, parenting strains, grief, and mood concerns. Nicole aims to meet people where they are and guide them toward clearer thinking and better coping skills.
She uses a Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach that combines teaching about thinking patterns with skills practice. That means clients learn ways to notice thoughts, try new responses, and build routines that reduce distress. Nicole also works with habits like skin picking and hair pulling and uses habit reversal strategies to change those behaviors.
Nicole integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools when they help a person manage emotions and stay focused on values. She emphasizes identifying triggers, adjusting one’s environment, and developing practical coping steps. For some anxiety and OCD-related issues she uses exposure-based techniques to reduce fear over time.
She has experience with family dynamics, adoption and foster care concerns, autism spectrum issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and other complex life challenges. Nicole invites people to share their stories and says therapy is a collaborative process where clients build skills and make gradual changes.
Telehealth can be part of her work and she asks people to describe symptoms and any trauma in intake so she can decide whether online care fits their needs. She encourages prospective clients to explain what they are struggling with so the right plan can be made.
How her approaches translate to online counseling
Nicole often uses Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and shift unhelpful patterns. That approach mixes short teaching moments with simple exercises you can practice between sessions and is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep issues.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify personal values and build committed action. ACT helps people accept difficult feelings while still moving toward meaningful goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when emotions run high.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicole discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts techniques based on what is helpful. She treats therapy as a collaboration and checks in on how tools are working so adjustments can be made.
Her profile notes telehealth as a way she works with clients, but specific session formats should be confirmed before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow quieter check-ins that do not require travel, and support practice of skills in real-world routines. Talk with Nicole during intake about your schedule and needs so you can find a workable plan together.
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Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nicole commonly address?
She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, grief, parenting strain, mood concerns like depression and bipolar, trauma and abuse, and habits such as skin picking and hair pulling.
What style of therapy does she use?
She blends Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach skills and reshape unhelpful thinking.
How much professional experience does she have?
Nicole has six years of counseling experience and many additional years working in mental health settings before becoming an LPC.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions telehealth as part of her work; please confirm current session options and formats before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.