Nicole Woolery, LISW

Nicole Woolery is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 14 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, families, and older adults. She has worked in a range of settings including hospitals, community programs, offices, and school-based environments, beginning her career in inner-city schools serving at-risk youth and later focusing on trauma, abuse, and integrated care that attends to both mental and physical health.

In 2012 she expanded her clinical work to include adult services in a hospital setting, providing psychosocial assessments and leading group therapy, and she launched a private practice in 2015. Her approach emphasizes strengths, practical solutions, and collaboration, and she tailors treatment plans to each person’s needs. She draws from therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques to help clients increase awareness, practice cognitive defusion, identify values, and build more meaningful lives.

For clients who prefer faith-informed care, she can incorporate a Christian-based approach when requested. Nicole encourages those ready to pursue change and greater fulfillment to take the first step toward growth and offers support and empowerment along the way. Ohio rules require an initial live meeting, which may be conducted by video or phone, to verify identity for electronic service delivery.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take practical steps toward those values. It emphasizes accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. Short-term and goal-oriented, CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, and coping skill development.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and self-compassion skills that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation. Mindfulness techniques are commonly integrated into treatment for stress, trauma recovery, and improving overall wellbeing.

Choosing the right method is part of the therapeutic process. Nicole works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online sessions offer flexibility and access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or to continue care from home. As required by Ohio rules, an initial live meeting - which may be conducted by video or phone - is used to verify identity before electronic services continue.