- ACT techniques
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness exercises
About Nicole
Nicole Onorato Hunter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 12 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Nicole uses an integrative approach that pulls from several evidence-based methods. Sessions tend to be practical and focused. She helps people identify unhelpful patterns, try new responses, and build habits that reduce distress over time.
Her work often addresses attachment and communication problems that show up in close relationships. She also uses mindfulness exercises and cognitive techniques to help manage strong emotions like anger and anxiety. Clients learn ways to notice triggers and practice calmer reactions.
Nicole draws on tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Mindfulness Therapy. She blends these approaches to match each person’s situation rather than relying on a single method.
She frames therapy as a collaborative process. Nicole helps people reframe negative beliefs, set realistic goals, and develop daily practices for emotional and physical wellbeing. Practical steps such as behavior experiments, communication skills, and brief mindfulness practices are common in her sessions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Nicole often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in practical ways. ACT focuses on recognizing values and taking action even when emotions are strong; it can help with anger that gets in the way of important relationships. CBT breaks down thoughts, feelings, and actions into manageable parts and teaches specific skills for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior.She also incorporates Attachment-Based ideas when relationship patterns and communication cause recurring conflict. That approach looks at how early patterns shape reactions now and teaches new interaction habits to reduce reactivity and build steadier responses.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That may mean combining mindfulness practice with CBT exercises or focusing on communication skills from the Gottman Method.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats were not specified. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy schedule and make it easier to play out real-life communication practices between sessions. They also let clients use shorter check-ins when time is limited, reduce travel time, and make it simpler to practice skills in familiar routines.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to anger?
She supports adults with anger alongside related issues such as stress, relationship problems, trauma, and parenting strain.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses an integrative and practical style that focuses on skills, behavior experiments, and mindfulness rather than long abstract discussion.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, relationship, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with credentials in Colorado and Georgia and practices in Georgia.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.