Licensed clinical social worker recordMaine
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Maine
- LCSW, licence LC17380
- NPI
- 1447704275
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Maine
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
- Anxiety
- Trauma
- Parenting
About Nicole
Nicole Phelan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Maine with nine years of practice. She works with common problems such as depression, anxiety, parenting and family difficulties, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and relationship concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients.
Nicole approaches sessions in a direct and interactive way. She talks with people about how thoughts, behaviors, and patterns affect daily life. Practical techniques from cognitive and behavioral approaches are paired with attention to relationships and attachment. She also uses acceptance-based strategies to help people live with difficult feelings without getting stuck.
Her background includes Army Reserve service and a deployment to Iraq in 2003–2004, and she has experience supporting veterans and active service members. In practice she draws on that life experience when clients have military-related stress or reintegration concerns. She also has experience with parenting stress, adoption and foster care issues, and blended family dynamics.
Nicole often encourages getting outdoors and using nature-based activities as part of coping and self-esteem work. That can look like setting small behavioral goals, practicing grounding techniques outside, or building routines that include time outdoors. She uses motivational interviewing elements to help people find what matters to them and take small steps.
Sessions focus on clear, practical goals. People who prefer straightforward conversation and concrete strategies may find this approach helpful. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without letting those experiences stop them from doing important things. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape behavior and trust; it can help with attachment issues, family conflict, and relationship patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on linking thoughts, behaviors, and emotions and teaching practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods that fit the client’s needs and adjust the plan as learning happens.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around school, work, or childcare. It also allows shorter check-ins, sessions without video when needed, and keeping continuity of care when travel or weather disrupts in-person meetings. The therapist uses her clinical approaches to structure online sessions in practical ways that aim to fit everyday life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and family problems, trauma and abuse, ADHD, eating issues, anger, bipolar symptoms, and relationship concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and interactive. She uses practical techniques and conversational work to set and reach clear goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, attachment issues, and mood disorders.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Maine (ME LCSW).
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the scheduling process.
What are the next steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers