Nicole Schellinger , LPCC, LPC

Nicole Schellinger is a licensed counselor with 18 years of clinical experience who works with adults facing a wide range of life challenges. She is licensed as an LPCC and an LPC - LPCC stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - and has practiced in both Ohio and South Carolina. Her approach blends warmth and focus, meeting each person where they are and tailoring sessions to individual needs with compassion and practical guidance.

She draws on techniques from several evidence-based models, commonly using cognitive behavioral methods, solution-focused strategies, and motivational interviewing to help clients set and reach meaningful treatment goals. Over the course of her career she has worked extensively in a community behavioral health setting and has supported people dealing with addiction, depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma, and attention concerns.

Schellinger completed undergraduate studies in addictions from the University of Cincinnati and holds a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College. She has provided remote counseling in recent years and welcomes the opportunity to support new clients as they work toward clearer goals and healthier daily living.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Nicole Schellinger uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and build practical actions that align with what matters most, which can be useful for stress, avoidance, and ongoing life changes. She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, a technique often used for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. In addition, Client-Centered Therapy guides her to create an accepting, empathetic space where the client leads the pace and focus of change, supporting issues such as relationship difficulties and self-esteem challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time so treatment reflects what is working for the client.

Online sessions can be delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, and they support ongoing progress even when meeting in person is difficult.