Norene Vello , LPCC

Norene Vello is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio who earned a Master’s degree in Pastoral Clinical Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary in Ashland, Ohio and has been practicing 19 years.

She approaches therapy as a companion on life’s journey, offering presence, listening, guidance, and direction without judgment, criticism, or condemnation. She aims to support people through the bumps and roadblocks that arise over time, inviting collaborative work toward clarity and healing.

Her clinical experience spans ages 6 to 82, and she uses cognitive and achievement assessments alongside mindfulness breathing exercises and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients better understand themselves and find practical ways to make peace with ongoing struggles.

For 18 years she has participated in and co-facilitated small women’s groups that draw on biblical principles, spiritual mindfulness, meditation, prayer, journaling, art, nature, music, CBT, positive therapy, and psychotherapy. Those groups have addressed depression, anxiety, self-esteem and self-confidence issues, abuse, and self-destructive behavior patterns.

Her psychotherapy focus considers the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual dimensions of a person, reflecting the view that pain in one area affects the whole self. Her goals in every session include safety, peace, well-being, health, contentment, healing, and wholeness in God, and she welcomes the privilege of walking with clients who choose to invite her support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Norene Vello integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and supports clients in identifying their own strengths and choices, which can help with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to develop more effective coping strategies, often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD-related challenges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, useful for managing stress and difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Norene works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan over time so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and life circumstances. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency in care, fit sessions into busy days, and choose the style of interaction that feels most helpful for progress.