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Mindfulness practices
Goal focused
Warm and direct
About Nicole
Nicole Onorato Hunter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, and parenting concerns. She works with adults and young adults and focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more in control.
Her style is direct but warm. She mixes mindfulness practices with structured talk work to help people notice what matters and act on it. Sessions often include exercises to change unhelpful thinking, tune into emotions, and try new ways of relating to others.
Nicole draws from several evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, alongside attachment-informed work and narrative techniques. She uses these methods to help clients reframe negative beliefs, manage mood swings, and cope with traumatic memories or family conflict.
She also emphasizes wellness habits and self-care routines. That can mean building daily practices, improving sleep and routines, or learning brief mindfulness tools for moments of overwhelm. The aim is steady improvements people can use between sessions.
With 12 years in the field, Nicole brings experience across depression, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process and helps clients set clear goals and track progress over time.
How mindfulness and ACT shape online sessions
Nicole commonly uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment, which can reduce reactivity and improve emotional awareness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also a frequent part of her work and focuses on clarifying values and taking committed steps toward them, useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based ideas help address patterns in close relationships by tracing how early connections influence current reactions and communication.
Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process with regular check-ins to adjust direction as needed.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know which online options are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when a full session isn't needed. It also lets people practice new skills in the context of their everyday routines and bring real-life examples into sessions for focused work.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nicole address in therapy?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting and intimacy issues, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is direct and compassionate, blending mindfulness, practical exercises, and structured talk work to help people change thinking patterns and daily habits.
What is her experience working in mental health?
Nicole has 12 years of experience in the mental health field working with adults and young adults on a range of mood, trauma, and relationship issues.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia and holds LPC credentials for CO and GA as provided in her profile.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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