- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment focus
- Nature-based activities
About Nicole
Nicole Phelan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Maine with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, parenting and trauma. She also supports people coping with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, eating issues, and life changes that feel overwhelming.
Nicole takes a direct and interactive approach in sessions. She listens for practical patterns that keep problems cycling and helps people try new ways of responding. Sessions often include conversational work and exercises that people can use between meetings.
She brings experience from military service and has worked with people who experienced physical or sexual trauma and emotional abuse. That background informs how she talks about crisis, safety, and steps toward feeling steadier day to day. Nicole also notes an interest in how nature-based activities can support self-esteem and coping skills.
Her methods draw on several evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy. She uses these tools to help people notice thoughts and behaviors, set small goals, and try new patterns in relationships and at home.
Nicole describes her style as straightforward and respectful. She encourages practical change over time and helps clients track what works for them. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's online options.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that reflect personal values. It can help with chronic anger, avoidance, and patterns of worry by teaching practical acceptance and committed action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses small experiments to shift unhelpful patterns. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger that shows up in daily routines. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to relationship patterns people learned early on and how those patterns affect current relationships and emotional reactions. It can be helpful for communication problems, trust issues, and persistent resentment.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate to pick methods that match a client's goals, preferences, and everyday life. That means checking what feels useful, trying strategies in real situations, and adjusting the plan together based on results.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday break, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice skills in their usual environments and report back about what worked. Licensed professionals can use these tools to help clients build routines and test new responses to anger and stress.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and parenting concerns among other issues listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and interactive, focusing on practical exercises and conversational work to change patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience as a clinician and holds an LCSW credential in Maine.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an LCSW licensed in Maine and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.