Works with
How Nicole works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Missouri
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Nicole
Nicole Decher is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people cope with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. She also supports those facing health challenges, addiction concerns, parenting stress, and life transitions. Nicole writes in a direct, calm way and aims to make the first step feel manageable.
Nicole draws on ten years of experience as a therapist and life coach. She focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions.
Background and approach
That can look like learning new ways to notice upsetting thoughts, practicing short mindfulness exercises, or trying different behaviors to reduce conflict and impulsive reactions. Her style is interactive and warm. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented.
People can expect to talk through current problems, set small goals, and try out strategies that fit their daily life. Nicole uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness work, and trauma-focused care. She adjusts the plan to each person's needs and preferences rather than following a fixed script.
This helps when concerns range from sleep and eating issues to relationship and identity questions. She offers sessions in Missouri and works in English. Therapy can be done by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that works for them.
What Nicole works with
Everything Nicole lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Nicole's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- 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
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- First responder issues
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Nicole lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Nicole frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters most to them and take small committed steps toward those values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and ongoing stress when avoidance gets in the way of living the life someone wants.She also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thought patterns and test different behaviors. CBT offers clear, practical exercises for issues like sleep problems, anger, or social anxiety. Mindfulness techniques are included to build moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity in stressful situations.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then adapt methods as needed. Clients help choose which tools to try and the pace of work so therapy feels practical and manageable.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when more connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and texting work well for shorter check-ins, coaching-style support, and on-the-go progress between longer sessions.
Questions people ask about Nicole
What kinds of concerns does Nicole help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, anger, addictions, and related issues such as sleep, eating, and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is interactive and empathetic, focusing on practical skills, conversational problem solving, and tailoring plans to each person's needs.
How much experience does she have as a therapist?
Nicole has ten years of experience working as a therapist and life coach with a broad range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Nicole?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.