Nicole Durant, LPCC

Nicole Durant is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio with 13 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, motivation challenges, self-esteem and confidence concerns, and the challenges that come with life changes. Nicole brings a calm, steady presence and practical skills to the work, aiming to help clients clarify what matters most and build strategies that support everyday functioning.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored honestly. Nicole recognizes that reaching out for support takes courage, and she frames therapy as a collaborative process that centers each person’s goals and pace. Her approach emphasizes empowerment and skill-building so clients can make sustainable changes and find greater satisfaction in relationships, work, and daily life.

Across sessions Nicole draws on evidence-based methods and attentive listening to tailor care to individual needs. Whether someone is coping with an immediate crisis or working toward long-term growth, she offers steady support and practical tools to help move toward a more fulfilling, balanced life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Nicole Durant integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and partnering with the person to explore concerns and values - it helps when someone needs a respectful, accepting space to process feelings. CBT targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical strategies for anxiety, panic, obsessive thoughts, and low mood. DBT provides tools for regulating intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal skills, which can be useful for relationship challenges and emotional overwhelm.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Nicole works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods align best with their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life or to access help from home. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of support while tailoring session formats to individual needs and schedules.