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Nicole Reineri

Therapist

Nicole Reineri

LPC

Missouri · 4+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

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Step 1

  • Acceptance focused
  • Goal oriented
  • Missouri based

About Nicole

Nicole Reineri, LPC, approaches therapy with practical, person-focused methods. She emphasizes acceptance and committed action while helping people sort through worry, relationship strain, and life changes. Her style is down-to-earth and direct, aimed at helping clients find more calm and balance in daily life.

She has a background in psychology and a master’s degree in professional counseling from Lindenwood University. Before becoming a therapist she worked in vocational rehabilitation, pain management, drug and alcohol addiction, and applied behavior analysis. Her practicum included group work with at-risk youth and individual crisis counseling in a high school setting.

Nicole blends several therapy styles in her work. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered techniques, cognitive-behavioral ideas, emotionally-focused work, and existential themes to help people clarify goals and change unhelpful patterns. Sessions typically focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and building skills for coping with stress and grief.

She often supports people facing anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction concerns, and major life transitions. Her background also informs work around autism and Asperger syndrome, attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, and fertility or parenting challenges.

Nicole practices in Missouri and offers counseling shaped by four years of professional experience. She invites people who want a collaborative, straightforward approach to reach out and explore whether her style fits their needs.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Missouri

Languages

English

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How Nicole’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters most and take small actions toward those values. It often helps with anxiety, stress, and making changes when life feels stuck. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, validation, and supporting the person’s own goals; it is helpful for building self-esteem and working through relationship and identity concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors together, teaching practical skills to reduce worry and manage mood shifts.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Nicole will work with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and situation. Over the first few sessions she will suggest techniques and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online work can make it simpler to keep consistent appointments, try short check-ins, or avoid commuting. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking to find a setup that fits routines and needs.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nicole commonly address?

She works with anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, and stress. Additional focuses include attachment, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, and fertility or parenting concerns.

What is her general approach to therapy?

Her approach mixes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, cognitive-behavioral ideas, emotionally-focused work, and existential themes. Sessions tend to be practical and aimed at small, manageable changes.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Nicole has four years of professional counseling experience and prior work in vocational rehabilitation, pain management, addiction services, and applied behavior analysis. She also ran group sessions and crisis counseling during her practicum.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practices in Missouri and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not accepted at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are provided through the platform during intake.

How do I begin working with her?

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