Nickole Wyse, LMHC

Nickole Wyse is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on addiction recovery alongside related concerns like anxiety, depression, and low self-worth. She brings nine years of experience working in residential addiction treatment, correctional settings, and online with individual clients. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping people build healthier coping skills and reduce harmful behaviors. Nickole believes in a client-centered approach where the person comes first. She adapts methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to fit each person’s needs. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful patterns, practicing new skills, and setting small, achievable goals. Her background includes a BA in Psychology and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, both completed online. She has substantial experience supporting people with substance use, self-harm urges, codependency, trauma, and relationship struggles. That clinical work has included time in residential treatment programs and prison settings as well as virtual care for individuals located in Florida. In sessions she aims to offer unconditional positive regard and to help clients build self-understanding and self-compassion. Conversations are intended to be nonjudgmental and practical, focused on real-life steps that make daily life easier. She also brings a lighter side to sessions when appropriate, combining gentle curiosity with straightforward tools. Outside of clinical work she enjoys crafting, reading, movies, organizing, and playful time with family. Her lived experience and career changes inspired her move into counseling, and she values the flexibility that online work provides.

How client-centered and CBT approaches work online

Nickole often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to address addiction, anxiety, and mood concerns. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy, honoring each person's pace, and helping people feel heard so they can explore changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors connect and uses practical exercises to reduce harmful patterns and build healthier habits. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she uses to help people clarify their own reasons for change and strengthen their motivation. These approaches translate well to remote sessions because they emphasize conversation, skill practice, and collaborative goal-setting. Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. That collaboration helps tailor sessions to focus on skills, motivation, or emotional understanding as needed. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as options are not listed here. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people practice skills in their usual environment while keeping the work focused and goal-oriented.