Nicole Reineri , LPC

Nicole Reineri, LPC, brings four years of clinical experience and a background in psychology and professional counseling to her Missouri practice. She earned both her undergraduate degree in psychology and her master’s degree in professional counseling from Lindenwood University. Before practicing as a therapist, she worked in vocational rehabilitation, pain management, drug and alcohol addiction services, and applied behavior analysis, experiences that inform her practical and compassionate approach to care.

During her master’s practicum at Northwest High School, she led group sessions for at-risk youth and provided individual crisis counseling to students. She also taught introductory undergraduate psychology at Jefferson College and continues to serve clients through her private practice. Her credential, LPC, stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - a state license that authorizes her to provide professional counseling services.

Nicole approaches each person as more than a diagnosis, viewing struggles as shaped by a lifetime of experiences, patterns, and skills. She works to help clients sort thoughts, identify feelings, and honor their present experience while building coping skills and insight. Her therapeutic style is eclectic, drawing on person-centered methods, solution-focused techniques, Gestalt approaches, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to empower clients toward their goals.

Rooted in acceptance, understanding, and intentional growth, her aim is to support clients in moving toward greater calm, meaning, and fulfillment in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Nicole uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and emotions arise; this approach often supports work on anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She also draws from client-centered therapy, which centers the client’s experience and emphasizes empathy and collaboration to build self-awareness and internal resources, useful for relationship issues, self-esteem, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key tool she uses to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be effective for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with addictive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Nicole works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She partners with clients to tailor interventions rather than applying a single method to everyone.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, geographic constraints, or those who prefer remote care. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of support and to adapt sessions to what works best for the client while still working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in these approaches.