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Nicole Henning

Calm, practical guidance for family and relationship concerns

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Nicole

Nicole Henning is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with about 10 years of experience. She brings a practical focus to sessions, guiding people to set goals, learn coping skills, and add self-care into daily life. Nicole emphasizes clear, evidence-informed tools to reduce unhelpful thinking and strengthen relationships.

She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change patterns of thought and behavior. She blends this with client-centered listening so people feel heard while building skills.

Background and approach

Nicole also draws on attachment ideas when talking about relationship patterns and family dynamics. Her background includes work in correctional settings and with people affected by substance use. She has experience with couples and with family systems approaches.

She also taught psychology, which informs a curious, educational style in sessions. Nicole keeps learning about the brain and integrates that knowledge into treatment when it helps. She uses trauma-aware practices and grief work when relevant.

Sessions generally focus on concrete steps: rethink a thought, practice a skill, try a different interaction, and track what changes. People who choose Nicole can expect straightforward, respectful care that balances skill-building with listening. She aims to help people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship and family issues, and work toward better daily functioning.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Nicole often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small, specific changes in daily life. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday struggles because it focuses on practical exercises and problem solving.

She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how past and current relationship patterns shape feelings and behavior. This approach helps with intimacy issues, family patterns, and finding new ways to connect with partners or relatives.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Nicole will discuss options and tailor methods based on a person’s goals, history, and what feels most useful. She aims to be collaborative and to check in about progress as therapy continues.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules, to practice skills between meetings, and to keep continuity when life gets disrupted. The variety of options gives clients choices about how to engage in their own care.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Nicole address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and addiction-related concerns, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and many related areas listed in her specialties.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Nicole combines cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered listening and attachment-informed ideas. Sessions focus on skills, goal setting, and practical steps clients can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working in a range of settings including correctional environments and substance-use treatment contexts.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Pennsylvania with the license number PA LPC PC010536.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use for online therapy?
Nicole offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Pennsylvania
Languages
English

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