- ACT and CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Motivational interviewing
About Nicole
Nicole Schellinger is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 18 years of experience. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and addiction among the issues she addresses. Nicole works with adults who are coping with life changes, grief, mood concerns, and a range of behavioral health challenges.
Nicole’s 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 clinical work came through community behavioral health settings, and she has continued to use a mix of therapeutic methods across different problems. She draws on practical strategies from cognitive behavioral approaches and solution-focused techniques when helping clients set and work toward goals.
Her approach is client-centered in the sense that sessions are guided by the person’s goals and preferences. She uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and mindfulness-based ideas to help with stress and anxiety symptoms. Sessions focus on concrete steps, skills, and decisions rather than abstract theory.
Nicole has experience addressing a wide range of concerns including panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive patterns, post-traumatic stress, bipolar and depressive symptoms, ADHD-related struggles, and issues around codependency, control, and communication. She also lists work with grief, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
People who find social situations, public speaking, or meeting new people difficult may find relevant support here, since social anxiety and phobia are among the areas she records. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling options so arrangements match practical needs.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Nicole commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in plain terms to help people clarify what matters most to them and take small, values-guided steps despite anxiety or fear. ACT often helps with persistent worry, avoidance, and struggles over what to do next.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT provides hands-on tools like behavioral experiments and thought records that can reduce panic, rumination, and avoidance over time.
The therapist treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will work with the client to figure out which methods feel most practical and acceptable, and adjust techniques based on the person’s goals and preferences.
Practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of sessions into a busy day and fewer travel demands. Online sessions can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, schedule appointments around work, or avoid commuting. Confirm the current session formats and any technical details before booking so arrangements match the client’s needs.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Ohio, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She lists stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, mood disorders, and related areas such as panic, OCD, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions are client-centered and goal-focused, using practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches alongside motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has worked as a counselor since 2006, totaling about 18 years of practice across community behavioral health and private work.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She holds LPCC in Ohio and LPC in South Carolina and lists South Carolina as a practice location.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.