ChangeAtYourPace.org Need help now?

Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Nicole Bebiak

Nicole Bebiak

LCPC, LMHC

Indiana

Compassionate counselor who helps people move forward

Continue with Nicole

At a glance

Credentials
LCPC, LMHC
License
LCPC, Illinois / 180.004686; LMHC, Indiana / 39004035A
Experience
24 years
Languages
English
Location
Indiana

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

    • Client-centered approach
    • Motivational interviewing
    • Practical coping skills

    About Nicole

    Nicole Bebiak is a licensed counselor practicing in Indiana and Illinois. She greets people with a clear message: reaching out for help is a strong first step. Nicole aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and parenting concerns so they can move forward with more confidence.

    She brings 24 years of counseling experience. Nicole earned a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University in 1999 and has worked in settings such as domestic violence services, crisis lines, community mental health, and a behavioral health hospital. That variety shaped a practical, no-nonsense approach to everyday problems.

    Nicole’s core style centers on client-centered therapy. She meets people where they are and focuses on the whole person rather than labeling them by a diagnosis. Sessions are conversational and collaborative - she listens, reflects, and helps clients weigh options rather than handing down answers.

    She draws on a range of methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. Those tools are used to build coping skills, improve communication, and address trauma, grief, anger, or challenges like ADHD and bipolar mood concerns.

    Nicole emphasizes practical skills and steady support. She acts as a guide and sounding board while encouraging clients to find their own solutions. The goal is clearer thinking, better day-to-day coping, and stronger relationships over time.

  2. How chosen approaches shape online work

    Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore what a person wants to change. It focuses on the client's own reasons and goals, and can help with motivation for issues like substance use, behavior change, or getting unstuck.

    Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and respect. That approach means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what they say, and supports them in finding their own solutions for stress, relationships, or self-esteem concerns.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches concrete skills to manage anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes through practical exercises and clear steps.

    Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Nicole will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. This is a team effort where the therapist and client decide together what to try and adjust over time.

    If you plan to try online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, they reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins during a lunch break, and can be easier to attend when managing caregiving or work demands. Talk with the therapist about scheduling needs and practical accommodations to make sessions workable with everyday routines.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    24+ years

    Listed in

    Illinois, Indiana

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Nicole help with?

    Nicole works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and ADHD.

    How would therapy sessions feel?

    Sessions are conversational and client-centered. Nicole listens, reflects, and helps people explore options rather than giving direct instructions.

    What kind of experience does the therapist have?

    Nicole has been practicing since 1999, giving her 24 years of experience across domestic violence services, crisis lines, community mental health agencies, and a behavioral health hospital.

    What credentials and location should I know about?

    She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and is licensed in Illinois (LCPC) and Indiana (LMHC). She is based in Indiana.

    Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Are international clients accepted?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does cost and subscription work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the first steps to begin therapy?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. 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

Back to all therapists

Nicole Bebiak Continue with Nicole