LPC, LPCC

Nicole Forester , LPC, LPCC

Therapist in Colorado

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About Nicole

Nicole Forester is a licensed counselor who brings a steady, client-centered presence to therapeutic work. She holds the credentials LPC and LPCC, which indicate professional licensure to provide mental health counseling, and she is also a Nationally Board-Certified Music Therapist. With a Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy from Utah State University (2002) and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix (2007), she combines formal training with practical experience across diverse clinical settings.

Over a 16-year career she has worked in inpatient units and addiction recovery, university neuropsychiatric services, in-home crisis teams, outpatient and intensive-outpatient addiction programs, hospice care for children and teens, and private practice in San Francisco from 2012 to 2019. That range of experience informs her work with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleeping issues, parenting, caregiver stress, and other life transitions.

Nicole emphasizes nonjudgmental listening and invites clients to speak honestly and directly as they are able. She encourages people to interview potential therapists to find a good fit and welcomes questions about the therapeutic process. Her approach aims to help people hear their own voice and to identify practical steps toward the changes they seek.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action in spite of difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes by teaching skills to relate differently to internal experiences. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathic environment where the client leads the pace and content of sessions; this approach supports self-exploration around relationship concerns, grief, and self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking patterns and behavior cycles, offering practical strategies for depression, anxiety, and many forms of addictive or compulsive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration can include blending elements from different approaches as appropriate.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility - sessions can happen by video call or phone, and shorter or ongoing contact is possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and connect with a therapist from wherever the client is located within the relevant jurisdiction.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Nicole Forester have?

Nicole Forester has 16 years of experience in clinical work and counseling.

Is Nicole Forester a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LPC and LPCC. License details are CO LPC 0017273 and CA LPCC 640.

In which languages does Nicole Forester provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Nicole Forester located?

Nicole Forester is located in Colorado.

How can I work with Nicole Forester as my therapist?

You can work with Nicole Forester through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Nicole Forester work with international clients?

Nicole Forester does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Nicole Forester cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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

Licensed

California, Colorado, Utah

Languages

English

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