Nicole Randel, LISW
Licensed social worker for anxiety and relationships
- Trauma informed
- Client centered
- LGBTQ affirming
About Nicole Randel
Nicole Randel is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with six years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, intimacy issues, and questions related to sexual identity and kink culture. She uses a trauma-informed, solution-focused, and client-centered approach to tailor care to each person's needs and goals.
Nicole aims to create a relaxed, authentic environment where clients can explore difficult feelings, patterns, and life circumstances without judgment. She works with a wide range of concerns including body image, attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and commitment challenges, family of origin wounds, and grief or emptiness. Her practice also includes supporting autistic clients and people navigating BDSM, kink, and alternative sexual cultures.
She has experience working with children and adults and has supported those employed in emergency services such as nurses, EMTs, paramedics, and other medical providers. Nicole is trained in A-TIP, which stands for acute traumatic incident processing, and brings that training to work with trauma and vicarious trauma responses.
As an LISW - a licensed clinical social worker qualified to provide independent therapy - she blends evidence-informed techniques with warmth and, when appropriate, a touch of dark humor to make sessions feel both constructive and human.
Nicole aims to create a relaxed, authentic environment where clients can explore difficult feelings, patterns, and life circumstances without judgment. She works with a wide range of concerns including body image, attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and commitment challenges, family of origin wounds, and grief or emptiness. Her practice also includes supporting autistic clients and people navigating BDSM, kink, and alternative sexual cultures.
She has experience working with children and adults and has supported those employed in emergency services such as nurses, EMTs, paramedics, and other medical providers. Nicole is trained in A-TIP, which stands for acute traumatic incident processing, and brings that training to work with trauma and vicarious trauma responses.
As an LISW - a licensed clinical social worker qualified to provide independent therapy - she blends evidence-informed techniques with warmth and, when appropriate, a touch of dark humor to make sessions feel both constructive and human.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Nicole Randel have?
Nicole Randel has 6 years of experience.
Is Nicole Randel a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LISW credential. License details: IA LISW 091022.
In which languages does Nicole Randel provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Nicole Randel located?
She is located in Iowa.
How can I work with Nicole Randel as my therapist?
You can work with Nicole Randel through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Nicole Randel work with international clients?
Nicole Randel does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Nicole Randel cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people in clarifying personal values and taking committed action despite difficult thoughts and feelings - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that keep people stuck. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship that helps clients explore their experience at their own pace and build self-understanding, which can be especially useful for identity, intimacy, and attachment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies, often benefiting those coping with depression, anxiety, and eating-related issues.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Nicole works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best given their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, and she may integrate elements from different approaches to create a personalized plan.
Online therapy offers flexibility to meet people where they are - whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult, while still allowing licensed professionals and therapists to provide effective, focused support.