Nicole Forester

Nicole Forester is a Licensed Professional Counselor (CO) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (CA) with 16 years of clinical experience. She welcomes people who are carrying heavy stress, grief, anxiety, addiction concerns, or questions about life purpose. Nicole emphasizes clear, unedited conversation so clients can hear their own voice and figure out what matters next.

Nicole listens without judgment and invites directness in sessions. She encourages people to speak plainly about their struggles, then helps them sort what to try first. Her style is steady and grounded, aiming to make room for feeling and practical next steps.

Her background includes work in inpatient and outpatient settings, addiction recovery programs, youth crisis teams, and hospice services. Nicole also ran a private practice in San Francisco and supported children and teens in hospice care, bringing experience with end-of-life conversations and caregiver stress.

Nicole uses a mix of approaches that fit each person's needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral ideas, emotion-focused work, client-centered listening, and existential questions about meaning. Together these methods inform a straightforward, collaborative way of moving forward.

People who connect with Nicole are often seeking someone who will listen closely, reflect what they say, and help identify realistic steps. She invites prospective clients to ask questions and to use an initial conversation to see if the fit feels right.

How Nicole’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Nicole draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in ways that adapt well to online conversations. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then choosing actions that match what matters most; it can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathic listening and reflection, giving people space to find their own answers and feel heard, which suits grief, caregiver stress, and identity concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Nicole works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She checks in about what feels useful and adjusts as needs change, so therapy becomes a shared effort rather than a preset plan.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats when you book since the therapist's biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow focused conversations about grief, coping, and end-of-life planning without requiring an extended commute. Ask about logistics and session length during the initial match and scheduling step to be sure it fits your routine.