- Family of origin issues
- CBT and mindfulness
- Communication skills
About Nicole
Nicole Bebiak is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Illinois and a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Indiana with 24 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem issues, grief, parenting challenges, and other struggles that can follow from family patterns and life changes. She also supports people facing trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and intimacy-related problems.
Nicole uses a client-centered stance and adapts practical tools to each person. Sessions focus on clear, down-to-earth conversation about what’s happening now, what has shaped these patterns, and what small changes might help. She listens for how family of origin roles and expectations still influence daily choices and relationships. She offers straightforward coping strategies, communication skills practice, and ways to rethink unhelpful thinking.
Her background includes a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University, earned in 1999, and a long history of work in domestic violence services, crisis lines, community mental health, and a behavioral health hospital. That variety informs a flexible approach to common problems like panic, low mood, and family conflict.
Nicole mixes evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness work with narrative and motivational approaches. Treatment is collaborative; she helps people test new behaviors and notice what works. Practical skill-building is balanced with time to reflect on personal history and relationship patterns.
People can expect clear, focused sessions that address both immediate coping needs and longer-standing family influences. Nicole aims to help clients develop skills they can use between sessions and to make changes at a pace that fits their life.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Nicole often uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques during sessions. Client-centered work means the conversation follows the client's priorities and the therapist reflects and clarifies concerns so people can make their own decisions. Cognitive behavioral techniques include identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing new behaviors, and practicing skills to reduce anxiety or low mood.Mindfulness practices are also part of her toolkit and involve short attention and breathing exercises that help reduce reactivity and improve focus. These techniques can be useful for stress, panic, and managing emotional intensity tied to family patterns.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and day-to-day life and will adjust the plan over time based on what helps. Clients are invited to offer feedback and to try different techniques before settling on what works best.
Session formats and scheduling options should be confirmed before booking. If you need therapy to fit around work, caregiving, or other obligations, discuss timing and session length when you set up the first appointment so sessions can be arranged to fit daily life.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting issues, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, and related problems.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She adapts methods to the person and focuses on problem-solving and skill building.
How many years of experience does she have?
Nicole has 24 years of clinical experience in a range of settings including domestic violence services, crisis lines, community mental health, and a behavioral health hospital.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCPC in Illinois and LMHC in Indiana and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start.
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