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Nicole Forester

Nicole Forester, LPC, LPCC

Therapist in Colorado

Compassionate listening to build self esteem

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16 years of experience listed

LPC, LPCC professional credentials

English languages

  • Nonjudgmental listening
  • Practical goals
  • Values-focused work

About Nicole

Nicole Forester is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who focuses on support for self esteem, anxiety, stress, grief, addiction concerns, and relationship and intimacy issues. She offers steady, nonjudgmental listening to help people hear their own voice. Nicole invites direct, honest conversation and encourages people to speak their full truth as a starting point for change.

She draws on 16 years of clinical experience in many settings, including inpatient units, addiction recovery, outpatient services, hospice work with children and teens, and an intensive outpatient program. Nicole holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy, with early clinical training at a children’s home and later roles in university and community programs.

In sessions she uses a mix of approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Conversations are collaborative and grounded in simple goals you can try between meetings. Nicole aims to help people notice patterns, make small changes, and build clarity around their values and priorities.

She encourages prospective clients to ask questions and to interview therapists until they feel a fit. Sessions are offered from Colorado and are conducted in English. Nicole emphasizes practical support for everyday struggles like sleep, parenting strain, career concerns, and coping with loss.

People who reach out can expect a calm, straightforward approach where the therapist listens first and helps shape a plan from there.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Nicole uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) among other approaches. ACT helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that align with their values; it can be useful for anxiety, low self esteem, and coping with life changes. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry, low mood, and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicole will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She listens first, discusses options, and tailors the plan as progress and preferences become clearer.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also allow for different ways of working together, such as focusing on skills practice between meetings and checking progress remotely. Ask about the available session formats when you schedule so you know how sessions will be arranged.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion 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

Credentials

California, Colorado, Utah

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nicole address in therapy?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, self esteem struggles, relationship and intimacy issues, and several related concerns such as caregiver stress, codependency, and life purpose.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is direct and collaborative with an emphasis on listening. She invites honest speech and works with clients to set practical, doable goals between sessions.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has 16 years of clinical experience across inpatient units, addiction recovery, outpatient programs, hospice work with children and teens, and independent practice settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices from Colorado. Her listed credentials are LPC and LPCC.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced and billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin working together?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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