Nicole Henning, LPC
Practical therapy focused on everyday change
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- Goal oriented
- Skills focused
- Relational insight
About Nicole
Nicole draws heavily on cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small, practical changes. She encourages simple self-care routines and coping skills that fit into busy lives. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal oriented so clients leave with concrete steps to try between meetings.
Her background includes work in correctional settings and with people who have histories of substance use. She has also worked with relationship concerns and uses family systems ideas when that helps the situation. Nicole follows trauma-informed practices and incorporates grief work when needed.
Nicole often combines client-centered listening with techniques from emotion-focused and dialectical approaches. She is interested in neuroscience and brings that curiosity into session work and psychoeducation. This can help people understand why certain patterns keep repeating and what small changes may shift them.
Her stated aims are to help clients set future goals, build coping skills, and practice more positive thinking. People who want practical tools, an educator's perspective, and a focus on realistic day-to-day changes may find her approach helpful.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
How Nicole's approaches translate to online work
Nicole often uses cognitive behavioral methods to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT focuses on practical exercises and homework that can be reviewed during sessions, which works well in a remote format. Attachment-based and emotionally focused ideas are about how people relate and feel in close relationships, and they guide conversations about patterns in partnerships and family dynamics.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Nicole collaborates with each client to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. She will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps the person make steady progress.
The original biography did not specify which session formats are currently offered. Please confirm available session types before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, cut out travel time, and allow short check-ins when a quick touchpoint is useful. It can also let people use video or audio options depending on bandwidth and comfort, so sessions better match everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Nicole works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, coping with life changes, and related concerns such as self-esteem and anger.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, teachable approach that blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered listening and emotion-focused ideas. Sessions emphasize skills and small, doable changes.
How much experience does she have?
Nicole has about 10 years of clinical experience, including work in correctional settings and with clients who have substance use histories.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Pennsylvania and practices there.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or online formats are available.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.