Nicole Barone
- MA, LCPC
Nicole Barone, MA, LCPC is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over eight years of experience. She helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, stress, and interpersonal difficulties with a warm, collaborative, person-centered approach.
She integrates DBT, CBT, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing, tailoring each session to your goals while creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore what matters most to you.
“Therapy works best when you feel seen, supported, and in control of your pace.”
Therapeutic Modalities
- DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered & Strengths-Based
Certifications & Education
- MA — Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Marist College)
- LCPC — Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (IL)
- Advanced training in DBT, CBT, and ACT
Specialties
- Anxiety & Depression
- Trauma & PTSD
- Stress & Burnout
- Life Transitions & Identity
- Interpersonal & Relationship Concerns
My Favorite Wellness Services for Mental Health
- Massage Therapy — release tension & support sleep
- Reformer Pilates (Intro) — build strength with mindful movement
- Somatics Session — gentle nervous-system reset
- Vibrational Therapy — tuning-fork sound balancing
In your first session, you’ll clarify goals, history, and what has (and hasn’t) worked. Nicole collaborates on an actionable plan that blends skills and insight work—adjusting as needs evolve.
- Evidence-based psychotherapy with a warm, collaborative approach
- Integrated wellness options on site (yoga, Pilates, acupuncture, massage, reiki/sound/vibrational)
- Coordinated care with your consent (PCP, psychiatry, partner clinicians)
- Telehealth for Illinois adults (18+)