About Nicole
Nicole Onorato Hunter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, parenting struggles, and problems with self-esteem and intimacy. Nicole brings 12 years of experience to her work and speaks English.
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Mindfulness Therapy to match what a person needs.
How Nicole works
Sessions focus on identifying patterns, building skills, and trying small changes that feel doable. Nicole uses a mix of talk work and hands-on tools. She helps people reframe hurtful beliefs, set boundaries, and develop daily habits that reduce stress.
She also supports people dealing with abandonment, codependency, body image, caregiver stress, and communication problems. Clients can expect a direct but compassionate style. Nicole aims to be nonjudgmental while offering clear steps forward.
She emphasizes practical steps like self-care routines and mindfulness exercises to support emotional regulation. Her background includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and licensure to practice in Colorado and Georgia as an LPC. Nicole has worked across a range of mood and adjustment issues and focuses on building lasting skills for coping and growth.
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What Nicole works with
The areas below are the ones Nicole selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Georgia |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people shift those patterns to build healthier connections and personal boundaries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors by teaching concrete skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they adjust methods over time so the plan fits the person's needs and pace.
Online sessions offer flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when a longer conversation is needed. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when movement or a quick check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for shorter exchanges, homework support, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work between sessions.
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