Nicole Cheleotis, LPC, LMHC

Nicole Cheleotis is a licensed counselor who supports adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. With eight years of clinical experience, she blends evidence-informed techniques with a holistic perspective to understand each concern from multiple angles and tailor care to each person’s needs.

Her practice emphasizes a safe, accepting environment where emotional expression and honest conversation are encouraged. She prioritizes building trust and working collaboratively so clients gain practical skills and resilience for difficult moments. Nicole describes therapy as a team effort - she accompanies adults through growth, skill building, and recovery at a pace that aligns with their goals.

Nicole holds the credentials LPC and LMHC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor - which reflect her training and state licenses to provide mental health care. She integrates approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness alongside creative modalities like play and art therapy when appropriate, choosing methods that fit the person and the presenting issue. Based in Florida, she provides services in English and focuses on helping people improve coping, relationships, self-esteem, and overall emotional wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Nicole draws from client-centered therapy to create a supportive, respectful space where the individual's perspective guides the work - this approach focuses on listening, empathy, and collaboration and is well suited for people coping with life transitions, identity concerns, or relationship challenges.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve day-to-day functioning. For clients with a history of trauma, Nicole incorporates eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate - EMDR helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Nicole works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances and adjusts methods over time so therapy stays aligned with what is most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, while live chat and text-based messaging provide additional ways to stay connected between sessions. These options make it possible for clients to access licensed professionals and consistent support from wherever they are located in Florida.