- Warm but direct
- Nature-based ideas
- Practical coping
About Nicole
Nicole Phelan is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in central Maine. She brings nine years of clinical experience to conversations about depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and parenting concerns. Nicole speaks plainly and offers a warm but direct style that many people find straightforward and practical.
Nicole has worked with people recovering from physical or sexual trauma and from emotional abuse. She also supports those facing attachment challenges, obsessive thoughts, and mood differences such as bipolar disorder. She welcomes individuals who have military experience, drawing on her own time in the Army Reserve and a 2003-2004 tour in Iraq.
Her sessions are interactive. She blends structured approaches with room for personal storytelling and reflection. She encourages activities in nature as a tool for building self-esteem and coping with daily life. That might mean homework that gets people outside and moving, not only talking in session.
Nicole uses several therapy methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Jungian Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She aims to match methods to each person's goals rather than applying one fixed approach.
People who choose Nicole often want clear guidance paired with genuine respect. She focuses on practical steps and small changes that add up. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps connect you and schedule a first appointment.
Approaches that shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people identify what matters to them and take small, values-based steps toward those goals. It often focuses on skills for handling uncomfortable thoughts and feelings so they get less in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses concrete exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current connection patterns and helps people build more reliable ways of relating to themselves and others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicole aims to collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and practical needs. She mixes strategies rather than sticking to a single formula and will revisit the plan as progress is made.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make some exercises and homework easier to use between sessions. Talk with the therapist after completing the matching questionnaire to learn about session length, frequency, and the formats that will best fit everyday routines.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nicole address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, trauma and abuse, parenting and family-related problems, eating and anger issues, relationship worries, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm but direct and interactive, offering practical suggestions alongside reflective conversation.
What is her professional background?
Nicole has nine years of clinical experience and served eight years in the Army Reserve, including a 2003-2004 tour in Iraq.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, ME LCSW, based in Maine.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.