Nicole Forester
Compassionate mental health support in Colorado
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About
Nicole Forester welcomes new clients and acknowledges the energy it takes to seek support. She offers non-judgmental listening intended to help people hear their own voice and find clarity.
She invites clients to speak directly and as unedited as they feel comfortable, believing that expressing one’s full truth is a strong starting point for therapeutic work.
Nicole is licensed to practice counseling in both Colorado and California and holds national board certification in music therapy. With 16 years of clinical experience, she brings a blend of counseling and music therapy training to her work.
She completed a Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy at Utah State University in 2002 and completed an internship at Bethany Children’s Home in Pennsylvania. Nicole earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix in 2007.
Her professional background spans university neuropsychiatric and inpatient units, addiction recovery and outpatient addiction services including dual-diagnosis care, in-home crisis work with youth, hospice services for children and teens, outpatient and intensive-outpatient group programs, and a private practice she established and maintained in San Francisco from 2012 to 2019.
She encourages prospective clients to interview therapists to find the right fit and welcomes inquiries to discuss the type of support being sought. Nicole makes herself available to answer questions about the process and values the difference an objective listener can make. She acknowledges the courage it takes to ask for help and hopes to connect with those seeking care.
- Location:
- Colorado, United States
- Years Experience:
- 16
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Depression, Grief, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Anger, Bipolar, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Disaster relief therapy, Dissociation, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, LGBT, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-love, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Veterans, Women’s issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: CO LPC 0017273, CA LPCC 640
- NPI Number: 1366768418
- License: LPCC (California) #640 exp 2027-03-31 • LPC (Colorado) #0017273 exp 2027-08-31 • LCMHC (Utah) #6661328-6004 exp 2026-09-30
Is Online Therapy the Right Fit for Your Needs?
Many people ask whether meeting with a therapist online can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been found to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person care for most individuals.
An important benefit is flexibility - clients can connect in the format that suits them best, whether by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to integrate therapy into a busy life.
Each therapist is a licensed professional, and clients have the option to change therapists if they seek a different fit. Online therapy can provide accessible, professional support for many everyday mental health needs.
How much experience does Nicole Forester have?
Nicole Forester has 16 years of experience providing therapy services.
Is Nicole Forester a licensed therapist?
Yes. Nicole Forester is a licensed therapist in Colorado and California, holding CO LPC 0017273 and CA LPCC 640.
In which languages does Nicole Forester provide therapy?
Nicole Forester provides therapy in English.
Where is Nicole Forester located?
Nicole Forester is located in Colorado.
How can I work with Nicole Forester as my therapist?
You can work with Nicole Forester through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
How much does therapy with Nicole Forester cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Nicole Forester. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.