Nicole Schellinger

Compassionate counselor focused on practical growth

LPCC, LPC South Carolina

Experience: 18 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Nicole

Nicole Schellinger is a licensed counselor with nearly two decades of clinical experience, holding LPCC and LPC credentials and practicing in South Carolina.

Background and approach

She began her counseling career in 2006 and has worked across community behavioral health settings and independent practice environments, bringing a background in addictions studies and a master’s in mental health counseling to her work. Her approach blends warmth and focus, emphasizing an individualized, compassionate stance that honors each person’s starting point.

Nicole draws from a range of evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, and motivational interviewing, tailoring interventions to the goals a client brings to therapy. She often helps people address stress, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, substance concerns, and life transitions.

Sessions are guided by collaboration: Nicole listens to what matters most, helps clarify treatment priorities, and partners with clients to develop practical skills for coping, communication, and behavior change. Her years of practice inform a steady, pragmatic style that balances empathy with actionable steps toward clients’ stated aims.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Nicole often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical strategies for anxiety, mood challenges, and compulsive habits. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility so people can move toward meaningful life directions even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore which methods match their goals, preferences, and challenges, adjusting techniques as progress and needs evolve to keep therapy practical and client-centered.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to maximize flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain momentum between meetings, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nicole commonly address?

Her practice includes work with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, grief, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and a range of mood and impulse-related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She describes a warm, inviting approach that stays focused on each client’s individual needs and emphasizes understanding, compassion, and collaboration in setting goals and planning interventions.

How long has she been practicing?

Nicole has 18 years of professional counseling experience, with a history in community behavioral health as well as independent practice work.

What credentials and licensure does she hold?

She holds LPCC and LPC credentials with license details OH LPCC E.1000398-supv and SC LPC 9344 and practices in South Carolina.

Can non-English speakers work with her?

Sessions are offered in English; other languages are not listed as available.

What formats are available for sessions?

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

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are billed through a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Ohio, South Carolina

Languages

English