About Nicole
Nicole Scanlon-Lodato is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience in California. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the aftereffects of trauma and abuse. Nicole aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people feel heard and supported.
She works with clients who are struggling with self-esteem, motivation, and confidence. Nicole also helps people who are adapting to major life changes, such as divorce or separation, and those wanting clearer purpose or relief from social anxiety and phobia.
How Nicole works
Her practice includes attention to attachment concerns and issues commonly faced by women. Nicole keeps conversations grounded and practical. She tailors sessions and plans to the specific needs of each person.
That can mean focusing on coping skills, pacing difficult memories, or sharpening everyday routines that reduce anxiety. Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. Nicole supports people as they set achievable steps and notice small changes over time.
She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassionate guidance throughout the process. People who choose Nicole can expect straightforward conversations and a focus on usable strategies. She encourages anyone ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life to reach out and begin the matching process.
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.
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Therapeutic approaches and online practice
Nicole works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she uses emphasizes developing concrete coping skills and daily routines to reduce anxiety and lift mood. This helps people manage stress in real time and build predictable habits that improve functioning.A second approach concentrates on processing traumatic events and their ongoing effects at a pace that feels manageable. This kind of work helps people gain perspective on difficult experiences and reduce their impact on current life and relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Nicole collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She adjusts plans over time as progress is made and as priorities shift.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for this work. Video calls let the therapist and client use visual cues and mirrors in-session work, while phone sessions can suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who have limited bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins between sessions or a flexible way to share thoughts when time is limited. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.
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