- Family of origin issues
- Eating and body image
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
About Nicole
Nicole Randel is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Iowa with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, eating and intimacy-related concerns, and supports people navigating LGBT issues and family of origin questions.
Nicole uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people spot patterns that started in their family and still affect daily life. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful habits, learning new ways to respond, and building skills that fit day-to-day routines. She blends evidence-based methods with a client-centered approach so people can try tools and see what works.
Her style brings together elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered listening. In practice that means noticing painful thoughts without getting stuck, testing small behavior changes, and working on emotions in present relationships.
Nicole has experience with a wide range of concerns beyond core mood issues, including attachment and abandonment questions, body image and eating issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM and kink matters, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, codependency, and separation and divorce. She also supports people dealing with emptiness and co-morbid conditions.
Sessions are conducted in English. People who want to begin are encouraged to follow the service's booking steps to match and schedule a first meeting.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect personal values. It helps people who feel stuck by shifting attention toward meaningful behavior rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable emotions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In sessions, practical exercises and small behavior experiments are used to test new ways of responding to anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful beliefs.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust strategies together based on what helps. This is a collaborative process where feedback shapes the next steps.
Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, shorten some check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows practicing skills in familiar routines so new habits can be tested between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, eating and intimacy-related concerns, and LGBT issues. Family of origin patterns and attachment questions are also part of her focus.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered style that emphasizes practical tools. Therapy combines skill-building and emotional work to address current problems and longstanding patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience as a Licensed Independent Social Worker. That experience includes working across a range of mood and relationship-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LISW credential and practices in Iowa.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during sign-up.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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