Nicole Reineri , LPC

Nicole Reineri, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), earned both her undergraduate degree in psychology and her master’s degree in professional counseling from Lindenwood University. Before entering private practice she worked across several helping fields - vocational rehabilitation, pain management, drug and alcohol addiction services, and applied behavior analysis - bringing a broad foundation of clinical experience to her counseling work.

During her master’s practicum at Northwest High School, Nicole led group sessions for at-risk youth and provided individual crisis counseling to students, and she later taught introductory psychology at the undergraduate level at Jefferson College. In private practice she continues to draw on that background to support people facing a range of life challenges.

Nicole approaches therapy with the belief that problems rarely reduce to a single label; instead they reflect the accumulation of experiences, patterns, skills, and desires that shape how someone navigates life. She helps clients sort through thoughts, identify feelings, and honor their present experience while building practical coping skills and insight. Her work blends client-centered listening with solution-focused tools, Gestalt techniques, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to encourage growth and self-directed change.

Whether addressing stress, relationships, addiction, trauma, grief, or life transitions, Nicole emphasizes acceptance, understanding, and intentional focus on growth to help people move toward a calmer, more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions

Nicole uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to act in accordance with their values even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where developing psychological flexibility matters.

She also draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathetic listening and building a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship so clients can explore their experiences and find their own solutions. This approach supports issues involving relationships, self-esteem, and identity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is incorporated when helpful to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete tools for depression, anxiety, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Nicole works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time based on what is helpful and what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to fit sessions into busy schedules or attend from home. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access licensed professionals and therapists when and where they need support.