Nicole Bakewell, LMHC

Nicole Bakewell was born in New York City and spent much of her childhood in the Pocono region, where an early desire to support others led her toward a career in mental health. She has provided clinical services in community mental health settings as well as through telehealth, and she has worked directly with children, couples, and families across a range of concerns. Her practice focuses on tailoring treatment to each person or family, using a variety of therapeutic techniques to meet individual needs.

She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and brings a behavioral and trauma-focused philosophy to her work. Nicole approaches each client with warmth, care, and a non-judgmental stance, aiming to help people overcome challenges and move toward their life goals. She emphasizes practical support and collaborative planning so clients can find balance and healthy coping strategies.

Nicole’s typical availability is Monday through Friday from 5 AM to 10 PM Eastern Daylight Time, with occasional weekend openings, and she is willing to discuss alternative scheduling if those times do not work. She looks forward to learning about each person she works with and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.

Attachment and CBT approaches for online care

Nicole Bakewell integrates several evidence-informed approaches into online therapy to address relational and emotional concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns and helps people improve intimacy, manage fears of abandonment, and strengthen connections with partners or family members. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own capacity for growth, making it useful for building self-esteem, coping with life changes, and processing grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and habit-related challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Nicole works with clients to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to ensure treatment feels helpful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for those seeking flexibility and accessibility. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, accommodate different time zones, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not convenient. Licensed professionals can tailor the format and frequency of sessions to suit each client’s life and goals.