Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Nicole Allen, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Young adult focus
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Tennessee
- LCSW, licence 7216
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.017120
- Licensed in North Dakota
- LCSW, licence 6269
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC06086600
- NPI
- 1831632256
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Nicole supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Career and life planning
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Nicole
Nicole Allen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Dakota and Illinois with ten years of experience. She works primarily with young adults ages 18 to 35 and focuses on the common pressures of that life stage, including career planning, relationships, and establishing routines that support overall wellbeing.
She uses brief, practical techniques in sessions. That can include re-framing thoughts, building coping skills, and practicing simple gratitude and mindfulness exercises. Nicole talks through how past experiences influence current choices, and she helps clients identify steps to move forward toward clearer goals.
Sessions tend to focus on everyday problems - stress, anxiety, sleep troubles, parenting concerns for young adults, work stress, and feelings of emptiness or low self-esteem. She also addresses trauma and abuse, anger, compassion fatigue, and challenges tied to adoption, attachment, and blended family situations.
Nicole integrates several evidence-informed methods in plain language. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and committed action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are introduced where they help manage strong emotions.
Clients can expect straightforward goal-setting and skill practice between sessions. Practical household, work, and relationship changes are discussed in concrete terms. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled through the online process.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed steps that align with those values. It can help people who feel stuck or who want clearer direction in career and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior, teaching practical skills to reduce worry, improve sleep, and change unhelpful habits. Mindfulness techniques teach simple awareness and grounding exercises that can reduce reactivity and improve focus.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Nicole will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels doable, and then try methods that match those needs. The process is collaborative - adjustments are made as skills are practiced and progress is reviewed.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits help people maintain consistency with work and family obligations while trying different strategies learned in sessions.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Illinois, North Dakota, New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with young adults on stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, parenting concerns for young adults, trauma and relationship and family issues.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses practical, skills-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and DBT skills to address thinking patterns and emotional regulation.
How much experience does she have?
Nicole has ten years of clinical experience supporting young adults through life transitions and emotional challenges.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ND LCSW and IL LCSW credentials and is based in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not take international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I get started?
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, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers