Nicole Reineri, LPC

Nicole Reineri earned both her undergraduate degree in psychology and a master’s degree in professional counseling from Lindenwood University. Prior to her clinical work she built experience in vocational rehabilitation, pain management, drug and alcohol addiction services, and applied behavior analysis. During her master's practicum at Northwest High School she led group sessions for at-risk youth and provided individual crisis counseling to students, and she later taught undergraduate introductory psychology as a professor at Jefferson College. She continues to see clients through a private practice and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a state professional counseling license.

Nicole approaches clients with the understanding that life’s challenges rarely reduce to a single diagnosis. She frames difficulties as the product of accumulated experiences, patterns, skills, and desires, and she works to enhance coping abilities and expand perspective so clients can move toward meaningful change. Her therapeutic aim is to assist clients in identifying goals and in cultivating a greater sense of contentment.

In session Nicole uses an eclectic, client-focused method, drawing on person-centered and solution-focused models alongside Gestalt techniques and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She helps individuals sort through thoughts, identify emotions, and honor present experience while offering support and gentle challenge where appropriate. Acceptance, understanding, and an intentional focus on growth inform her work, and she brings education and dedication to guiding clients toward a calmer, more fulfilling life.