- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-focused work
About Nicole
Nicole Neal is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in New Mexico with 24 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, and issues such as eating, sleeping, parenting, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD. She also lists areas like divorce and separation, domestic violence, guilt and shame, and workplace issues.
She describes her work as a collaborative process influenced by a view that the relationship between client and therapist matters more than labels. Sessions focus on honest self-examination and taking responsibility for choices. That means talking through what happened, how it affects daily life, and what someone might try differently going forward.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. In practice this looks like listening for what matters most, trying out small changes in thoughts or behavior, and working on skills for managing strong emotions.
Nicole has a long history working with people who have experienced abuse, addiction, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and related concerns. She blends reflective conversation with practical techniques to address symptoms and patterns that keep someone stuck.
People who come for help with guilt and shame can expect direct conversation about values, responsibility, and choices. The work often includes building clearer thinking patterns, emotional regulation skills, and steps toward everyday coping and change.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and clarifying what matters most to the client. Online sessions can reproduce that careful listening through conversation, reflection, and feedback so someone can explore values and responsibility.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises. In virtual sessions this often includes reviewing thought records, planning behavioral experiments, and tracking progress between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps with intense emotions by teaching skills for distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be practiced and reviewed during sessions.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and priorities shift.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also make it simpler to continue work through life changes while using the same therapeutic methods and approaches.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, and related areas such as guilt and shame.
How would she approach guilt or shame?
She emphasizes honest self-examination within the therapeutic relationship, combining reflection with practical techniques to change thinking and behavior patterns.
What is her clinical background?
She is an LPCC with 24 years of experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and other concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds the NM LPCC credential and practices in New Mexico.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.