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Nicole M. Heller

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I'm Nicole. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have been helping individuals, couples, and families since 2012 navigate life's challenges and strengthen their relationships. Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed by competing responsibilities, stuck in unhealthy communication patterns, struggling to prioritize themselves, or carrying stress that is affecting their relationships, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. You may find yourself dealing with anxiety, depression, family conflict, relationship challenges, life transitions, or the ongoing pressure of trying to balance work, school, family, and personal responsibilities.

My approach to therapy

I believe that many of our current struggles are connected to patterns we've learned over time—through our relationships, family experiences, and the ways we've adapted to life's challenges. Together, we'll explore what is contributing to your stress, identify what's no longer working, and develop healthier ways of responding to the situations you're facing. I take a collaborative, problem-focused approach that is tailored to your unique needs, helping you gain insight into yourself and your relationships while building practical tools that create meaningful change. I also recognize the important connection between emotional and physical well-being and enjoy helping clients develop sustainable self-care practices that support their overall health.

What you can expect from me

Whether you're seeking support as an individual, couple, or family, my goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to move forward. Therapy is not about fixing you—it's about helping you better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and create a life that feels more balanced, connected, and aligned with what matters most to you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Humorous, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Northwestern University, Bachelor of Science at University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Illinois, Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Transgender issues, Diabetes
  • Therapy methods
    Psychoanalytic, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Structural Family, Strategic Family Therapy, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Experiential, Multi-Systemic (MST), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Milan Systemic, Humanistic, Bowen Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
Next available: Jun 20