Nicole Williams, LCMHC
Guided, practical support for parenting and life transitions
Book with Nicole- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LCMHC
- Licensed in
- Vermont
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Nicole
Nicole Williams is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in Vermont with 20 years of counseling experience. She left New Jersey after completing a Bachelor of Science in Individual and Family Studies and later earned a master's degree in counseling from Northern Vermont University. Nicole has worked in independent practice, community mental health, and school settings.
Her background brings a broad perspective to everyday struggles and transitions. Nicole focuses on straightforward, practical help for stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, depression, grief, and trauma.
Background and approach
She uses clear, collaborative conversations to identify what feels most urgent and what small steps might make a difference. Sessions aim to build on the supports people already have and to strengthen useful skills for daily life. Her style is warm and down-to-earth.
Nicole values humor and everyday connection alongside serious therapeutic work. She offers a kind, non-judgmental space where people can talk through relationship concerns, addiction issues, self-esteem questions, and changes like divorce or caregiving stress. Nicole draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to tailor sessions to each person.
She blends those approaches to address mood disorders, panic, postpartum depression, ADHD-related struggles, and other concerns listed in her practice. Clients can expect an emphasis on practical tools, self-reflection, and pacing that fits their life. Nicole aims to help people notice small changes that add up, and to support clearer choices around relationships, work, and family roles.
What Nicole works with
Everything Nicole lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Nicole helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Nicole lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online parenting and life work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and experiences, with the therapist listening closely and following what the client says is most important. This approach helps when someone needs to be heard and to make choices that fit their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and replacing them with practical strategies. It is often useful for anxiety, mood challenges, sleep problems, and parenting stress.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before. Together they try different techniques and adjust the plan based on what helps most, keeping the work focused and manageable.
Online sessions offer flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people use visual cues and a full conversation, while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can be helpful for brief updates, jotting down thoughts between sessions, or when written reflection feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy parenting schedules and changing daily routines.
Questions people ask about Nicole
What issues does she help with?
Nicole supports people facing stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and related challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is warm and practical, combining client-centered listening with problem-solving and skill practice to address real-life problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in independent practice, community mental health, and school counseling settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Vermont.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Nicole offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online work.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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