Therapist profile
Nicole Williams, LCMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Family and Parenting
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Trauma informed
About Nicole
Nicole Williams is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in Vermont with 20 years of counseling experience. She trained at Northern Vermont University, earning a master’s degree in counseling, and has worked in private practice, community mental health, and school settings. Nicole lists stress, anxiety, parenting, trauma and abuse, depression, and relationship concerns among the issues she addresses.
Nicole favors a trauma-informed foundation and draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods. In sessions she helps people talk through current problems, learn practical coping skills, and try small changes that can shift daily life. She often builds on the supports clients already have and looks for clear, manageable steps forward.
Her background includes counseling adolescents in educational settings as well as seeing adults in community and private practice. This mix of settings has shaped a straightforward style that balances listening with skill teaching. Nicole notes interests outside work - music, friends, and humor - that influence how she relates in sessions.
Clients commonly bring concerns such as grief, compassion fatigue, mood and anxiety disorders, parenting stress, and life transitions. Nicole also lists additional focus areas including caregiver stress, divorce and separation, end-of-life and hospice issues, and postpartum depression. She works in English and does not accept international clients.
Sessions are organized through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To get started, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online booking flow.
How sessions work
How Nicole’s approaches translate to online work
Nicole blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness in practical ways. Client-centered work focuses on listening and following what matters to the person, helping them name priorities and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which is useful for anxiety, mood, and many daily challenges. Mindfulness therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Nicole will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try strategies together. That collaborative process means approaches can be adjusted as needed rather than chosen in advance.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific online delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let people practice skills in their everyday routines and follow up between meetings when helpful. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep sessions practical and focused on daily life goals.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Vermont
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship issues, and related topics listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a trauma-informed base and combines client-centered listening with CBT skills, mindfulness, and solution-focused steps.
How much experience does she have?
Nicole has 20 years of experience across private practice, community mental health, and school counseling roles.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Vermont Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing from Vermont.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact costs vary by location.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking process.
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