Nicole Reineri , LPC

Nicole Reineri, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), earned both her undergraduate degree in psychology and a master’s degree in professional counseling from Lindenwood University. Before focusing on clinical practice, she built experience in vocational rehabilitation, pain management, drug and alcohol addiction services, and applied behavior analysis, bringing a broad background to her therapeutic work.

Her practicum took place at Northwest High School, where she led group sessions for at-risk youth and provided individual crisis support to students. She has also taught undergraduate introductory psychology at Jefferson College and continues to work with clients in a private practice setting. That range of roles informs a practical, experience-based approach to care.

Nicole views human challenges as more than diagnostic labels, seeing people as collections of experiences, habits, skills, and aspirations. She aims to help clients strengthen coping abilities, gain new perspectives, and move toward the outcomes they want. Using an eclectic mix of techniques, she helps individuals sort thoughts, identify feelings, and honor their present experience. Her clinical style draws on person-centered and solution-focused methods, Gestalt techniques, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to empower clients toward intentional growth. Acceptance, understanding, and a focus on meaningful change guide her work, and she seeks to support clients on their path to greater calm and fulfillment.

Therapeutic approaches for online counseling and growth

Nicole integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her practice, a method that helps people clarify personal values and take committed action while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT is often useful for stress, anxiety, and challenges that involve avoidance patterns.

She also employs client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and creating a nonjudgmental space so clients can explore experiences and make their own changes. This approach supports relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, and transitions where understanding and validation are important.

Additionally, Nicole uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for behavior and mood changes. CBT can be effective for depression, anxiety, and coping skills development.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the collaborative process. Nicole works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow clients to connect from different locations and fit care into busy schedules. These options can make it easier to maintain consistency, manage life transitions, and access support when it is most needed.