Nicole Reineri, LPC

Nicole Reineri, LPC, uses a practical, person-centered approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns. She emphasizes simple, doable steps to help clients notice patterns, name feelings, and try new ways of coping. Nicole speaks plainly and focuses on helping people move toward clearer goals and more satisfying day-to-day life.

She completed a bachelor’s in psychology and a master’s in professional counseling at Lindenwood University. Before becoming a therapist she worked in vocational rehabilitation, pain management, drug and alcohol addiction, and applied behavior analysis. Her master’s practicum involved group work with at-risk youth and individual crisis counseling at a high school.

Nicole blends several therapeutic approaches to meet each person’s needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), existential ideas, and client-centered methods to tailor sessions. Sessions typically focus on practical skills, shifting perspectives, and building emotional awareness.

She has also taught undergraduate introductory psychology and continues to maintain a private practice in Missouri. That range of experience informs her work with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting concerns, and challenges around intimacy and sexual dysfunction.

Nicole aims to help people strengthen coping skills, clarify values, and find small changes that add up. She invites clients to work together to set achievable goals and to practice steps between sessions. Her style is straightforward, accepting, and focused on real-life results.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress, relationship decisions, and struggles around intimacy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing small changes to feel and function better. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing strong emotions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, centers on recognizing and naming emotions within close relationships and building stronger emotional connections when patterns cause distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative and flexible.

Session formats are not specified in the profile, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a break, sessions that avoid travel time, or meetings that reduce time away from work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote work, helping clients practice skills between sessions and apply them to daily routines.