Nicole Wheeler, LPC
Licensed LPC specializing in OCD and transitions
- Mindfulness-based CBT
- OCD and habit work
- Telehealth for new clients
About Nicole Wheeler
Nicole Wheeler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania who brings six years of formal counseling experience and a total of 27 years working in the mental health field. She has developed a broad background supporting clients with family dynamics, parenting challenges, autism, at-risk youth, obsessive-compulsive behaviors including skin picking and hair pulling, and chronic illness. Nicole has a particular interest in working with transition-aged clients and people seeking practical strategies to manage OCD and habit-based behaviors.
Her primary clinical orientation is Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCBT), an approach that blends mindfulness skills with evidence-informed cognitive behavioral techniques to teach clients about thinking patterns, build coping strategies, and reshape unhelpful thoughts. She is also trained in Habit Reversal, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), COMB, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) - an exposure therapy that gradually reduces distress related to fears. These methods support identifying triggers, adjusting environments, and strengthening adaptive responses to symptoms.
Nicole emphasizes a strengths-based model she describes as the SELF model - soul searching, altering one’s environment, learning to love oneself, and practicing forgiveness. She views telehealth as a helpful way to begin treatment for many mild to moderate concerns, and she asks clients to include details about trauma and symptoms on intake so she can determine whether online care is an appropriate fit or whether in-person services may be more suitable for moderate to severe trauma care. Nicole welcomes the opportunity to learn each client’s story and support personal growth.
Her primary clinical orientation is Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCBT), an approach that blends mindfulness skills with evidence-informed cognitive behavioral techniques to teach clients about thinking patterns, build coping strategies, and reshape unhelpful thoughts. She is also trained in Habit Reversal, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), COMB, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) - an exposure therapy that gradually reduces distress related to fears. These methods support identifying triggers, adjusting environments, and strengthening adaptive responses to symptoms.
Nicole emphasizes a strengths-based model she describes as the SELF model - soul searching, altering one’s environment, learning to love oneself, and practicing forgiveness. She views telehealth as a helpful way to begin treatment for many mild to moderate concerns, and she asks clients to include details about trauma and symptoms on intake so she can determine whether online care is an appropriate fit or whether in-person services may be more suitable for moderate to severe trauma care. Nicole welcomes the opportunity to learn each client’s story and support personal growth.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Nicole Wheeler have?
Nicole Wheeler has 6 years of counseling experience.
Is Nicole Wheeler a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential. License details: PA LPC PC011879.
In which languages does Nicole Wheeler provide therapy?
Nicole provides therapy in English.
Where is Nicole Wheeler located?
Nicole is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Nicole Wheeler as my therapist?
You can work with Nicole through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Nicole Wheeler work with international clients?
Nicole Wheeler does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Nicole Wheeler 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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
Nicole commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work, a practical approach that helps clients recognize and change unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete coping skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Mindfulness Therapy is central to her practice as well - it teaches attention and acceptance skills that can reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness, which supports emotional regulation and habit change. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values, accept difficult internal experiences, and take committed action toward meaningful goals.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicole works with clients to explore which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts treatment plans as progress unfolds to ensure the approach matches each person’s unique circumstances.
Online therapy with Nicole is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access from home or other locations. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, manage ongoing symptoms, and try therapeutic strategies in real-world settings while working with a licensed professional.