Nicole Forester

Practical, compassionate support for life’s challenges

LPC, LPCC Colorado

Experience: 16 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Nicole

Nicole Forester is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, and a wide range of related concerns.

Background and approach

She brings 16 years of clinical experience and practices from a perspective that values clear, compassionate listening while encouraging clients to speak honestly about their experience. Nicole emphasizes collaboration and invites clients to explore what matters most to them as a starting point for change.

Her background includes a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and licensure as both a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado, listed as CO LPC 0017273 and CA LPCC 640.

Over the years she has worked across inpatient and outpatient settings, addiction recovery, youth services, hospice work with children and teens, and independent practice. Nicole integrates evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with acceptance-based and emotionally focused methods, tailoring care to the needs and goals a person brings to sessions.

Approaches that guide online work and practical access

Nicole commonly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve functioning, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep, and addictive behaviors. ACT emphasizes values clarification, mindful acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings, and committed action toward meaningful goals, useful for coping with life changes, grief, and chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Nicole treats the choice of methods as collaborative and tailors strategies to a client’s needs, goals, and preferences. Early sessions typically include a shared conversation about what feels most important and which methods might fit best so that therapy aligns with each person’s values and circumstances.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nicole commonly support?

She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Nicole emphasizes nonjudgmental, collaborative listening and encourages clients to speak honestly about their experience while working together to identify meaningful goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 16 years of experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, addiction recovery services, youth and hospice work, and independent practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

Nicole holds LPC and LPCC credentials with registry details CO LPC 0017273 and CA LPCC 640 and is based in Colorado.

Is therapy available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats does she offer?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

California, Colorado, Utah

Languages

English