Nicole Reineri , LPC

Nicole Reineri, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), earned both her undergraduate degree in psychology and her master’s degree in professional counseling from Lindenwood University. Before becoming a therapist she built professional experience in vocational rehabilitation, pain management, drug and alcohol addiction services, and applied behavior analysis, bringing a broad understanding of practical and clinical supports to her counseling work.

Her clinical training included a practicum at Northwest High School where she facilitated group sessions for at-risk youth and provided individual crisis counseling to students. She also taught introductory undergraduate psychology at Jefferson College and maintains a private practice, where she continues to work with clients.

Nicole approaches problems as more than labels or diagnoses, viewing people as shaped by accumulated experiences, patterns, skills, and desires. She aims to help clients strengthen coping skills, gain new perspectives, and access their capacity for growth and healing. Using an eclectic mix of techniques, Nicole draws on person-centered methods, solution-focused strategies, Gestalt techniques, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support clients in clarifying goals and moving toward greater contentment.

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, addiction, and questions around identity and intimacy, helping individuals sort thoughts, identify feelings, and honor their present experience while intentionally pursuing growth.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Nicole Reineri

Nicole integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her work, helping clients clarify personal values and take committed steps toward a more meaningful life even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. ACT can support people facing anxiety, depression, and life transitions by emphasizing acceptance and purposeful action.

She also employs client-centered therapy, a warm, nonjudgmental approach that centers the client's experience and fosters self-understanding. This style is useful for building insight, strengthening self-esteem, and improving relationships through empathic listening and collaboration.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is determined collaboratively. Nicole and each client explore goals, preferences, and practical needs to decide which methods - alone or combined - will best support progress, with adjustments made as the work unfolds.

Online therapy with Nicole is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from a comfortable setting.