Therapist profile
Nicole Anzalone, LMHC, LPC
South Carolina
Licensed counselor - Anger and addictions
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- CredentialsLMHC, LPC
- LicenseLMHC, New York / 008004; LCMHC, North Carolina / 15656; LPC, South Carolina / 9626
- NPI1316465552
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationSouth Carolina
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Goal focused work
About Nicole
Nicole Anzalone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 12 years of experience. She practices out of South Carolina and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship and anger-related concerns. She communicates in English and does not accept international clients.
Nicole has worked in schools, substance abuse programs, outpatient clinics, inpatient behavioral health units, crisis call centers, and private practice. That breadth of settings means she has supported people through low points, medical crises, and ongoing recovery. Her background includes work with depression, confidence and motivation struggles, parenting stress, and grief.
In early sessions Nicole focuses on building a clear picture of what the person wants to achieve. She asks direct questions about strengths, patterns, and what gets in the way. That helps shape concrete goals and an initial plan for skills to try between meetings.
Therapy sessions typically involve processing difficult emotions and practicing coping skills. Nicole works alongside clients to notice triggers, manage strong reactions, and reduce the impact of anger and frustration on daily life. She also addresses addictive behaviors and sleep or eating issues when they come up.
Clients can expect a straightforward, practical approach rather than vague reassurance. Nicole prioritizes clear communication about goals, realistic steps to try, and follow-up on what is and isn’t working. To start, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Nicole uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people learn skills and change patterns. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anger, anxiety, and depression. Practical exercises and at-home practice are common and help carry changes into daily life.She also draws on approaches that target emotional processing and coping with trauma and stress. These methods involve creating a clear timeline of difficult events, noticing bodily and emotional responses, and developing grounding or regulation skills to manage intense feelings. That work can reduce reactivity and improve sleep and relationships over time.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will review your goals, symptoms, and preferences in the first sessions and suggest a path forward. You and the therapist can adjust methods as you learn what helps most.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available formats before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when schedules are tight. Speak with the therapist during the matching steps to confirm how sessions will be scheduled and conducted.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York, North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, anger, relationship concerns, and related life stressors.
What is her style in sessions?
She takes a practical, goal-focused approach, building clear goals and teaching coping skills to use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience in schools, substance abuse programs, inpatient and outpatient settings, crisis call centers, and private practice.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC and an LPC and practices in South Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model 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.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.