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Nichole Sakmar, LPC, LCPC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

Hello, and thank you for considering me to be your counselor here at betterhelp!

I have worked as an online counselor for over 5 years During that time I have had the pleasure of working with hundreds of clients on a variety of issues and concerns. I hope you will choose me to join you on the journey of self exploration and growth here at betterhelp!


I am a licensed professional counselor with 12 years of experience working within many areas of the mental health system. I am licensed in the states of Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Montana, West Virginia, and Delaware. Not only do I work as a counselor here at Betterhelp, but I am also the supervisor at a Partial Hospitalization Program. Working in the mental health field is truly my passion in life.

I enjoy providing counseling to people through Betterhelp for many reasons. I feel that online counseling gives people who may not have reached out for help in the more traditional sense of counseling (face to face) an option to receive the same level of care. I believe online counseling can be very effective and offers amazing advantages to clients. Online counseling is a great resource for people who may have traditional life stress, maybe have a mental health diagnosis, or just want a safe place to talk to someone outside their inner circle.

I am passionate about providing quality counseling services to my clients, and I do not use one set approach or theoretical orientation. No two people are the same, so my interventions and techniques reflect that. Through my education and experiences, I have an understanding of what may work best for any given symptom or diagnosis, but ultimately you are the expert in your life . I meet each individual where they are at in their life. I believe counseling is a joint process, and I am here to provide guidance, perspective, and I do not judge.

If you read through testimonials, you will see that my style is laid back yet direct. My clients are relaxed, laugh, and crack jokes all while working on their goals and what brought them to seek out extra support.

I hope you make the decision to give online counseling a try, and that you feel I could be the right counselor for you!

Professional experience

12yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Parenting issues Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes

Services offered

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License information

PA LPC PC007970

MT LCPC BBH-LCPC-LIC-25999

DE LPC PCp-0000784

WV LPC 2328

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Nichole Sakmar. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I requested to work with Nichole after doing some research and reading reviews. And I am more than happy that I did that. Nichole was great from the start. She's very patient, understanding, attentive, and if you really make an effort in executing the advice she gives you, you'll never regret it. Highly recommend! Thank you, Nichole!

Written on Aug 29, 2017 after therapy with Nichole for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger

Nichole has helped me through a difficult separation and been sensitive to my struggles with mental illness. She recognizes my needs and also sympathizes with my partner in the scenarios to help me understand both sides of things. She is an amazing coach and extremely understanding.

Written on Jun 21, 2017 after therapy with Nichole for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, self esteem, anger, career, and bipolar

Nichole has been counseling me for many months now. I couldn't feel anymore supported than I do with her. She's helped me work through many things in my life. She's very knowledgeable, kind, caring and understanding. I definitely recommend her!

Written on Jun 20, 2017 after therapy with Nichole for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, sleeping, and self esteem

Nichole and I are just starting out. In this short time, I have found that she is courteous, professional and is asking me some excellent questions and providing useful feedback. So far, so good.

Written on Apr 14, 2017 after therapy with Nichole for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, intimacy-related, eating, and career

It is quite obvious Nichole has experience and knows how to help. She is great at what she does. She doesn't judge or make assumptions but helps you sort things out.

Written on Mar 14, 2017 after therapy with Nichole for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

Nicole is professional, thoughtful, and clear.

Written on Mar 11, 2017 after therapy with Nichole for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, self esteem, anger, career, and bipolar