Therapist profile
Nicole Allen, LCSW
Illinois
LCSW working with young adults and relationship patterns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Tennessee / 7216; LCSW, Illinois / 149.017120; LCSW, North Dakota / 6269; LCSW, New Jersey / 44SC06086600
- NPI
- 1831632256
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
About
- ACT informed
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Nicole
Nicole Allen is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of experience offering therapy in Illinois. She works with adults in the 18-35 age range who are figuring out identity, relationships, careers, and overall direction. Nicole focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, ADHD, trauma and related issues including codependency and family of origin problems.
She explains how early experiences can shape current patterns and then works with clients to change those patterns. Sessions include skill-building exercises such as cognitive reframing, gratitude practices, and self-care strategies that aim to make daily life more manageable. Nicole uses practical tools rather than abstract talk alone.
Her approach mixes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. That combination supports skills for emotion regulation, clearer thinking, and values-based decision making. She tailors which methods to use based on the issue at hand.
Nicole often helps people who struggle with people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or feeling stuck after relationship changes. She also addresses caregiver stress, abandonment concerns, blended family issues, and forgiveness work. Conversations can move between processing past events and practicing new behaviors in daily life.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow a straightforward, skills-focused style. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment to discuss goals and next steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then choose actions that fit their values. It can support people who feel stuck by connecting small actions to larger life goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying out different behaviors to change mood and stress levels. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns like people-pleasing.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each client to decide which method or mix of methods fits best based on current needs and goals. That collaborative choice can shift over time as progress and priorities change.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit appointments into a work break, avoid commuting, manage childcare logistics, or use a shorter check-in when needed. Online work also makes it easier to practice mindfulness or homework between meetings and bring real-life situations into discussion.
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Illinois, North Dakota, New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, trauma, ADHD, and related concerns such as codependency and family of origin problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines practical skill-building with reflective conversation using ACT, CBT, DBT, client-centered and mindfulness approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults, especially those aged 18 to 35.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in North Dakota and Illinois and practices from Illinois.
Can she work with people in other countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.