Therapist profile
Nicole Forester, LPC, LPCC
Colorado
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLPC, LPCC
- LicenseLPCC, California / 640; LPC, Colorado / 0017273; LCMHC, Utah / 6661328-6004
- NPI1366768418
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationColorado
About
- Anger management
- Coping skills
- Trauma informed
About Nicole
Nicole Forester is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with 16 years of experience. She works with adults on problems like stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and anger. Nicole also addresses sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.
She listens without judgment and encourages direct, honest talk. Sessions focus on helping people notice their own voice and say what matters to them. Nicole invites straightforward conversation as a starting point for change.
Her background includes a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy from Utah State University. She has experience across inpatient units, addiction recovery, outpatient services, intensive outpatient groups, and hospice work. She also ran a private practice in San Francisco from 2012 to 2019.
Nicole draws on several therapy approaches in sessions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. She explains methods plainly and helps people try tools that fit their situation.
She encourages prospective clients to interview therapists to find a good fit. To get started she asks people to describe what kind of support they want and will answer questions about how she works. Her practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Nicole uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice uncomfortable thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. ACT is practical for managing anger and stress by teaching skills to move toward meaningful goals despite strong feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns that feed reactive behavior. CBT offers concrete exercises and experiments that people can practice between sessions to reduce impulsive responses.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and naming emotions so people can change interaction patterns that escalate conflict. It can be useful when anger is tied to relationship or attachment concerns.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Nicole will discuss goals, preferences, and how different methods might help. She works with clients to try techniques and adjusts the plan based on what is most useful.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or use phone-only sessions when bandwidth is limited. Ask about the specific session options offered to see what fits into everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California, Colorado, Utah
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
Nicole helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and other anger-related concerns listed in her specialties.
How does she approach therapy for anger?
She uses straightforward listening and practical methods from approaches such as ACT, CBT, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice patterns and practice different responses.
How much experience does she have working in mental health?
She has 16 years of clinical experience across inpatient units, addiction recovery, outpatient programs, hospice, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (CO LPC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (CA LPCC) based in Colorado.
Does she run sessions in other languages or take international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.