Nicole Wheeler, LPC
Mindfulness-based support for OCD and life transitions
- Mindfulness informed CBT
- OCD focused strategies
- Family and parenting support
About Nicole Wheeler
Nicole Wheeler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 6 years of counseling experience and 27 years of total work in the mental health field. She supports clients navigating stress and anxiety, family and parenting concerns, Autism, at-risk youth needs, OCD, and the challenges that can come with chronic illness. She has a particular interest in working with transition-aged clients and with OCD presentations that may include skin picking and hair pulling.
Her primary style is Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCBT), which combines practical education about mental health and thinking patterns with skills that help clients build coping strategies and restructure unhelpful thoughts. Nicole is also trained in Habit Reversal, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Comprehensive Behavioral (COMB) approaches, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). These methods can help clients identify triggers, make supportive changes in their environment, and strengthen tools for responding to OCD-related distress. ERP, for example, is an exposure-based approach that gradually introduces feared situations to reduce distress over time.
Nicole’s work is guided by the belief that each person can shape their own life story, and she brings this into sessions through her SELF model, which emphasizes soul searching, altering one’s environment, learning to love oneself, and forgiving oneself. She views telehealth as a helpful way to begin building momentum, especially for people who are new to therapy. She also notes that online care is generally best suited for mild to moderate concerns rather than severe mental illness, and that moderate to severe trauma may be better addressed through in-person services, particularly those focused on EMDR. She invites clients to share clear details about symptoms and trauma history during intake so she can determine whether her online services are the right fit.
Her primary style is Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCBT), which combines practical education about mental health and thinking patterns with skills that help clients build coping strategies and restructure unhelpful thoughts. Nicole is also trained in Habit Reversal, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Comprehensive Behavioral (COMB) approaches, and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). These methods can help clients identify triggers, make supportive changes in their environment, and strengthen tools for responding to OCD-related distress. ERP, for example, is an exposure-based approach that gradually introduces feared situations to reduce distress over time.
Nicole’s work is guided by the belief that each person can shape their own life story, and she brings this into sessions through her SELF model, which emphasizes soul searching, altering one’s environment, learning to love oneself, and forgiving oneself. She views telehealth as a helpful way to begin building momentum, especially for people who are new to therapy. She also notes that online care is generally best suited for mild to moderate concerns rather than severe mental illness, and that moderate to severe trauma may be better addressed through in-person services, particularly those focused on EMDR. She invites clients to share clear details about symptoms and trauma history during intake so she can determine whether her online services are the right fit.
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. Nicole Wheeler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania. Her license number is PA LPC PC011879.
In which languages does Nicole Wheeler provide therapy?
Nicole Wheeler provides therapy in English.
Where is Nicole Wheeler located?
Nicole Wheeler is located in Pennsylvania.
How can I work with Nicole Wheeler as my therapist?
You can work with Nicole Wheeler through online therapy options, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does Nicole Wheeler work with international clients?
No. 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 to help 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.
Therapy Tools That Translate Well to Online Sessions
Nicole Wheeler’s online work is grounded in skills-based approaches that can be practiced between sessions and applied to everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions, helping clients notice unhelpful patterns and experiment with more supportive ways of thinking and coping. Mindfulness Therapy adds attention-training skills that help clients relate differently to stress, worries, and urges by practicing steadiness and awareness in the present moment.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can also be a helpful fit for people who feel stuck in a cycle of avoidance or self-criticism. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values, making room for difficult internal experiences, and taking meaningful steps forward even when discomfort shows up. These approaches are often used to support concerns like anxiety, stress, OCD-related challenges, and life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Nicole works collaboratively with clients to understand what they are experiencing, what they want to change, and what matters most to them, then adjusts the pacing and tools to match their goals and preferences.
Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent with support while balancing a busy schedule. Clients can connect with Nicole through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how and when therapy happens.