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Nicole Henning

Nicole Henning

Therapist · Pennsylvania

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

  • Goal oriented
  • Relationship focused
  • Skills driven

About Nicole

Nicole Henning is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with about 10 years of experience. She holds a Master of Education in Counseling and uses practical tools to help people change unhelpful thinking and build healthier habits. Nicole places emphasis on clear goals, self-care, and everyday coping skills.

Nicole often draws on cognitive behavioral work to identify and challenge patterns of thinking that get in the way of daily functioning. She also uses client-centered and attachment-informed ideas to create a respectful, listening-focused space. This combines with emotion-focused approaches when relationships and intimacy come up.

Her background includes work inside correctional settings and with people who have histories of substance use. She has also worked with relationship concerns and family dynamics, and she brings those experiences into sessions when relevant. Nicole keeps learning about the brain and integrates new knowledge from trainings into her practice.

In session she focuses on concrete steps: setting future goals, practicing skills, and adding self-care routines. She uses straightforward strategies clients can try between meetings. Sessions may cover stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, ADHD, bipolar concerns, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and relationship or intimacy-related problems.

Nicole values a whole-person approach that looks at physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental factors. She describes mental health as an important part of overall well-being and aims to help people move toward a more manageable, balanced life.

How Nicole’s Approaches Work Online

Attachment-based work looks at how early patterns of connection affect current relationships and emotional responses, and it can help when trust, closeness, or attachment worries come up. Client-centered therapy centers on listening and making space for a person’s experience so goals can come from their own values and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress management. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Nicole will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. That plan can change over time as needs shift and progress is reviewed together. Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t possible. It can also let people use approaches like CBT homework, attachment-focused conversation, and skill practice between meetings in ways that match everyday life and responsibilities.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changesAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Nicole address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction-related concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD and bipolar-related concerns, and self-esteem and career struggles.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Nicole blends cognitive behavioral strategies with client-centered and attachment-informed perspectives to focus on clear goals, skill building, and practical steps clients can use between sessions.

What is her background and experience?

She has about 10 years of experience and has worked in correctional settings and with people who have drug and alcohol histories. She also taught psychology and continues professional learning about the brain.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in the state of Pennsylvania and practices there.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Nicole?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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