Therapist profile
Nicole McDuff, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Stress
Continue with NicoleWhere Nicole stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Pennsylvania / PC012877
- NPI
- 1306512751
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
About
- Codependency focus
- ACT and CBT methods
- Goal oriented planning
About Nicole
Nicole McDuff is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults coping with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and life changes. She also focuses on attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, family of origin concerns, and substance-related problems.
Nicole combines parts of several approaches rather than sticking to a single model. In a first session she introduces herself, asks what brought the person to therapy, and gets a sense of current struggles and relevant history. She helps people name goals and lays out a practical plan for working toward them in future sessions.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-focused. Nicole draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and increase flexible action. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to notice and change unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior. Client-centered elements are used to keep the work grounded in each person’s experience.
Her background includes work across different care settings and with a range of concerns and diagnoses. That variety informs how she adapts methods to fit what each person needs. The emphasis is on practical steps people can try between sessions to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.
People who repeatedly put others first, struggle to set boundaries, or feel stuck by old attachment patterns may find this approach relevant. Nicole supports clients in identifying patterns, testing new ways of responding, and tracking small changes over time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Nicole often draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. ACT is useful for getting unstuck when worry or obligation keep someone tied to other people’s needs. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice alternative responses that reduce distress and improve functioning.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client talk about goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what actually helps. That means methods may shift as sessions progress, with an emphasis on practical steps the client can use between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit meetings into workdays, avoid travel time, use shorter check-ins when needed, or choose not to be on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques to work in an online setting and focus on skill-building, problem solving, and tracking progress over time.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar mood concerns, and life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment, codependency, family of origin issues, and substance-related problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style mixes practical, goal-focused work with client-centered listening. She uses techniques from ACT, CBT, and solution-focused approaches to help people try new behaviors and notice what changes.
What experience does she bring?
She has eight years as a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked across multiple care settings with a variety of concerns and levels of care.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients; confirm any region-specific details before scheduling.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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