Therapist profile
Nicole Schellinger, LPCC, LPC
Licensed counselor - family and relationship concerns
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- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
- 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 counseling experience. She began clinical work in 2006 and has worked in community behavioral health before moving into her current practice. Nicole lists a range of concerns she addresses, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and family issues, ADHD, and grief.
Nicole uses practical, goal-focused methods in sessions. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered approaches, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. Sessions are directed by what the individual brings and by goals they agree on together.
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 practice was in community behavioral health settings where she worked with people facing addiction, mood disorders, trauma, and relationship strain.
Nicole tends to keep sessions straightforward and focused on coping skills, communication, and decision points. She helps people identify small, practical steps to change unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms such as panic, sleeplessness, or impulsive behavior.
People looking for short-term, goal-oriented work or longer-term support around family and relationship stress may find her approach fits. Nicole offers services in English and works with adults who want help sorting through life changes, emotional overwhelm, or addictive behaviors.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed actions toward them. It can help when someone feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward with family or relationship decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, change unhelpful thinking patterns, and improve sleep or panic symptoms.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and giving the person space to speak about what matters. It supports people who need time to sort through feelings and make decisions without pressure.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that fit the person's goals, preferences, and daily life. That choice can change over time as needs shift.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, since options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats may be better for low-bandwidth connections or for people who prefer not to be on camera, so ask about available options when you schedule.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Ohio, South Carolina
Languages
English
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What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, family and relationship concerns, grief, ADHD, and related mood or behavioral issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, goal-focused methods and mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, and motivational interviewing to address problems.
How long has she been practicing?
She has been practicing since 2006, giving her 18 years of clinical experience in community and private settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices from South Carolina while also maintaining an Ohio LPCC credential.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here and may vary over time.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm the current pricing for your region before scheduling.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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