Nicole Forester

Nicole Forester is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Colorado. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, and a wide range of life transitions. She welcomes direct, honest conversation and offers non-judgmental listening as a starting point.

Her style is straightforward and warm. Nicole invites clients to speak their full truth and listens to help them hear their own voice. Sessions focus on practical steps alongside emotional reflection so problems feel more manageable between meetings.

Nicole uses several therapy approaches to match what each person needs. She works from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential ideas. She aims to pick techniques that fit the client’s goals rather than forcing a single method.

Her background spans 16 years in clinical and community settings. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient mental health, addiction recovery, youth crisis teams, hospice, and intensive outpatient programs. Nicole also previously ran a private practice in San Francisco from 2012 to 2019.

Nicole encourages prospective clients to interview therapists until they find a good fit. To begin, she suggests talking about what kind of support is wanted and asking any questions about the process. She emphasizes clear communication and collaboration throughout therapy.

Therapy approaches and what they offer online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping people accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, anger, and coping with major life changes by teaching practical ways to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches tools to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a trusting, non-judgmental relationship where the client leads the pace and topics, which can be useful for building self-esteem and working through grief or identity questions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicole will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals and preferences. She treats approach selection as a team decision and adjusts methods as needs change over time.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to maintain momentum with regular remote sessions, while still working on the same practical skills and emotional exploration they would in person.