Nicole Schellinger, LPCC, LPC

Nicole Schellinger is a licensed counselor who brings extensive clinical experience and a compassionate, client-focused approach to therapy. She is credentialed as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio and a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina, and she has been practicing since 2006. Nicole holds an undergraduate degree in addictions studies from the University of Cincinnati and a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from Lindsey Wilson College, grounding her work in both substance use and clinical training.

Her counseling style is warm and inviting while remaining focused on each person’s individual needs. She aims to meet clients where they are, offering understanding and practical support as they work toward personal goals. Nicole draws from multiple theoretical approaches to tailor treatment to the client, commonly using cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, and motivational interviewing to identify priorities and measure progress.

Across her career she spent 15 years in a community behavioral health setting and more recently has provided sessions through online formats for the last two years. She has experience supporting people with addiction, depression, anxiety, stress and life changes, relationship and family difficulties, trauma, and ADD/ADHD. Nicole looks forward to collaborating with clients who are ready to explore change and build coping skills.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Nicole integrates several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in an online setting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, emphasizes guiding clients to clarify personal values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or emotions arise - it can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a warm, nonjudgmental environment where the therapist provides empathy and support while the client leads the pace and goals of therapy - this approach is useful for building self-esteem and strengthening relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors through practical strategies and skills training - it often addresses anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the collaborative work Nicole does with each person. She will discuss options, consider a client’s needs and preferences, and adapt techniques so the plan fits the client’s goals and circumstances. Licensed professionals and therapists use this kind of tailoring to improve engagement and outcomes.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call or phone, exchange messages by live chat, or use text-based messaging when schedules or mobility make in-person visits difficult. These options make it easier to maintain consistent sessions and access care from home or other convenient locations.