At a glance
- Credentials
- LCPC
- License
- LCPC, Illinois / 180009521
- NPI
- 1174770648
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Client-centered approach
- Goal oriented work
- Substance use support
About Nichole
Nichole Jeters is a licensed clinical professional counselor with more than 10 years of experience in mental health and substance use therapy. She holds a Master’s in Educational Psychology from Southern Illinois University. Nichole brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions and focuses on helping people solve problems and reach goals.
She uses a client-centered stance that emphasizes the person’s own knowledge and goals. That means Nichole listens first, then helps clarify what matters most to the client. She also draws on cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thinking and develop clearer ways to act.
Nichole helps people manage common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. She also supports those facing relationship and family challenges, grief, life transitions, parenting strain, and substance use issues. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, divorce and separation, multicultural concerns, and pregnancy and childbirth.
Sessions emphasize practical steps and problem solving. Nichole works with clients to break larger goals into small, doable tasks. She encourages clients to build confidence by trying manageable changes and noticing what works.
Her approach suits people who want a collaborative, supportive counselor who values the client’s perspective. Nichole aims to create space for reflection, planning, and steady progress toward the goals a person sets.
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How Nichole’s Approaches Work Online
Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It involves open questions, reflective listening, and support for small steps toward goals. This approach often helps with substance use, motivation, and making difficult life changes.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect for the person’s perspective. The therapist follows the client's lead, helps clarify priorities, and supports self-directed problem solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses practical exercises to change patterns that get in the way.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nichole will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. She checks in and adjusts the plan over time so the work stays relevant and useful.
Confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people work with licensed professionals from wherever they are based in Illinois, while still focusing on clear goals and practical steps. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHDAdditional focus areas
Caregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessMulticultural concernsPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingExperience
10+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does Nichole often help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and family challenges, grief, parenting strain, substance use, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered style that centers the person's goals and perspective. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to address unhelpful thoughts and to build practical skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has over 10 years of experience providing mental health and substance use therapy.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an IL LCPC, a licensed clinical professional counselor practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers