Nicole Reineri

Nicole Reineri is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who blends practical tools with a warm, person-centered style. She draws on several therapy approaches to help people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Nicole writes plainly and focuses on small, doable steps people can use right away.

She earned a bachelor’s in psychology and a master’s in professional counseling from Lindenwood University. Before counseling, she worked in vocational rehabilitation, pain management, addiction services, and applied behavior analysis. Her training included a practicum at Northwest High School providing group work with at-risk students and individual crisis support.

Nicole has also taught undergraduate introductory psychology at Jefferson College and maintains a private practice in Missouri. With four years of clinical experience, she helps people sort through thoughts, name feelings, and pay attention to what matters now. Her background gives her familiarity with addiction, parenting stress, grief, trauma, and related concerns.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and emotionally-focused ideas to tailor sessions to each person. Sessions often focus on noticing patterns, practicing new skills, and shifting perspective.

Nicole believes growth comes from greater awareness and intentional action. She encourages realistic goals and steady progress so people can move toward a calmer, more satisfying life.

How approaches like ACT and CBT translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that fit their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, anger, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing alternative behaviors and coping skills, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a safe working relationship to explore what matters most to the person.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively to pick methods that match a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration can involve trying different techniques and checking in often to see what helps.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It also lets people use methods like guided exercises, thought records, and values-based homework between sessions to extend progress into daily life.