- Goal oriented
- Nonjudgmental
- Evidence based
About Nicole
Nicole Anzalone is a licensed mental health counselor who brings 12 years of experience to her practice. She is credentialed as an LMHC and an LPC and works from South Carolina. Nicole writes in a warm, straightforward way and encourages people to take the first step toward care.
Nicole has practiced in many settings including schools, substance abuse facilities, outpatient clinics, inpatient behavioral health units, crisis call centers, and private practice. That variety means she has supported people through depression, anxiety, stress, substance use concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues with motivation and self-esteem. She also addresses a wide range of life stressors and relationship concerns, including codependency and caregiver stress.
Her early sessions focus on building a solid foundation. She listens to who the person is and what they want to change. Together they set goals, process difficult feelings, and develop practical coping skills to use between meetings.
Nicole aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can speak freely about their thoughts and feelings. She speaks plainly with clients and works at a steady pace to match each person’s needs. She emphasizes small, achievable steps toward better day-to-day functioning.
If someone is ready to begin, Nicole asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time to meet. She recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and offers straightforward guidance for moving forward.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Nicole uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional processing. One approach emphasizes building coping skills and routines to manage anxiety, stress, sleep, and cravings; it teaches step-by-step strategies people can use between sessions. Another common method focuses on processing trauma and difficult memories in a paced way so emotions feel more manageable and daily functioning improves.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, try different techniques if needed, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Together you decide which strategies fit your life and what to focus on first.
Many people find online therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule and helpful for keeping momentum between appointments. Because session formats are not listed here, confirm the current session options before booking. Online care can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and make it simpler to attend from work or home when circumstances permit. Licensed professionals can guide practical exercises, teach coping tools, and support goal-setting in ways that fit everyday life.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
New York, North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nicole commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship issues, codependency, caregiver stress, and other life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She focuses on building a practical foundation in early sessions, listening closely, setting achievable goals, and teaching coping skills to use between meetings.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work across schools, substance abuse programs, outpatient and inpatient behavioral health units, crisis call centers, and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices from South Carolina while also holding licensure in New York and North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.