- Practical coping skills
- Relationship and intimacy
- Trauma informed care
About Nicole
Nicole Reineri is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She brings a practical outlook and a focus on everyday changes people can make. Nicole writes plainly and aims to help clients find clearer routines and calmer thinking.
Nicole completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in professional counseling at Lindenwood University. Before becoming a therapist she worked in vocational rehabilitation, pain management, drug and alcohol addiction, and applied behavior analysis. Her master’s practicum involved group work with at-risk high school students and individual crisis counseling.
In her work she combines person-centered care with evidence-informed tools. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused techniques, existential ideas, and other approaches to match each person’s needs. Sessions typically focus on sorting thoughts, naming feelings, and building skills to move forward.
Nicole has also taught introductory psychology at the college level and maintains a private practice in Missouri. That mix of clinical and teaching experience shapes her clear, direct style when explaining ideas and homework between sessions.
She describes problems as more than a diagnosis and looks for practical ways people can change patterns. Nicole emphasizes acceptance, intentional growth, and small steps that add up to calmer days. If coping with a recent loss, trauma, addiction, or a major life change is the priority, she offers collaborative support aimed at steady progress.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small committed actions to rebuild a meaningful life, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping after disasters.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical method for identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It often includes exercises to reduce worry, improve mood, and change patterns that keep problems going.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences. This decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats were not detailed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people appreciate being able to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or other responsibilities while still working with a licensed professional to address stress, trauma, relationship issues, or life changes.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Nicole works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and career concerns, and coping with life changes including disaster-related stress.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
She uses a person-centered, collaborative style and combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused techniques, and existential ideas to fit each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Nicole has four years of experience as a practicing counselor and prior work in vocational rehabilitation, pain management, addiction services, and applied behavior analysis.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds the LPC credential (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Missouri and runs a private practice there.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.