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Nicole Neal, LPCC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am a clinical counselor, specializing in trauma and addiction. I have 25 years of experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, verbal/emotional/physical/sexual abuse, and psychotic disorders.

My approach mirrors that of Thomas Szasz, MD, as he wrote in The Healing Word: Its Past, Present, and Future:
"Mental illness and psychotherapy are fictions. Neither exists. Only the patient, the therapist, and a particular relationship between them exist. Both participants are responsible moral agents. Each is existentially equal to the other, each influences the other, and each is responsible for his or her behavior. The therapist can neither cure the patient not make him or her sick. However, the patient can do both of these things -- for or to himself or herself-- by making use of the therapist's helping or harming
words (Bohart & Talman, 1996)." ... The expert's role is to engage the clients in a process of searching self-examination, with the aim of enabling them, if they so choose, to become more free and more responsible.

Professional experience

24yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

NM LPCC CCMH0085381

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Nicole Neal. 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 have tried therapy several times. I find that Nicole Neal is very helpful. This is the first time I have felt I will get help. I am pleased so far.

Written on Mar 17, 2024 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Nicole listened to my situation thoughtfully and completely. She gave me thoughtful insights into how I could improve my wellbeing to improve the situation I am going through,

Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Nicole for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and anger management

She is a thoughtful and considerate therapist. I so appreciate her insight into the challenges I face.

Written on Dec 11, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

Nicole is fantastic! She listens to the details and is diligent with keeping notes and providing supportive materials for education, building tools, and understanding behaviors, etc. She is also very experienced and provides unique perspective to our conversations. She is genuine and very pleasant to work with; really appreciate her.

Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Nicole is AMAZING!!!!

Written on Nov 21, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

I have only had one session with Nicole. It went very well. I do think with future interactions I will continue to receive expert assistance with my issues.

Written on Jul 07, 2022 after therapy with Nicole for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts