Nicole Forester, LPC, LPCC

Nicole Forester is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor who offers calm, nonjudgmental support to people facing big life changes. She greets clients with straightforward listening and encourages speaking honestly about what feels hard. Nicole aims to help people find their own voice again and clarify what matters next.

She uses clear, conversational methods in session. That might include acceptance and commitment ideas to notice difficult feelings, client-centered listening to follow what matters most, and cognitive-behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thinking. Sessions are practical and focused on small, doable steps rather than long theory talks.

Nicole trained in music therapy and later earned a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling. Her work history includes inpatient neuropsychiatric care, addiction and dual-diagnosis services, in-home crisis response, hospice support for children and teens, and outpatient programs. These roles shaped her comfort with sudden change, grief, and complex stressors.

Over 16 years she developed a direct, steady style that invites clients to test new ways of coping. She encourages people to ask questions and to interview their therapist until they find a good match. Nicole emphasizes building small routines that fit day-to-day life and reduce overwhelm.

People often seek her help for midlife transitions, stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and questions about life purpose. She works from Colorado and offers services in English. To begin, Nicole asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck. It aims to clarify values and move toward meaningful actions even when emotions are hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Nicole will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences and then suggest options. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy life. Online sessions can reduce travel time, make it simpler to keep regular appointments, and allow a check-in that fits a work break or other daily tasks. Confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are available and how they fit your routine. Licensed professionals support people remotely in ways that focus on usable skills and steady progress.