- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression and mood
About Nicole
Nicole Hofman is a Missouri Psychologist (MO Psychologist 2015005498) with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction, and offers coaching for people who want clearer direction and purpose.
Nicole helps people untangle overlapping problems such as mood disorders, substance use, process addictions, and co-morbidity. She also addresses control issues, guilt and shame, seasonal affective disorder, and social anxiety. She lists experience supporting veterans, first responders, and women with life-stage concerns.
Her sessions focus on practical, evidence-based techniques to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. Conversations are collaborative and geared toward figuring out concrete next steps. She helps people identify what matters and set manageable goals after a life change or during ongoing stress.
Nicole brings particular attention to trauma and abuse and to problems that follow from those experiences. She works with people who carry shame, who struggle with family problems, or who are trying to recover from drug and alcohol use. Her approach emphasizes learning skills that can be used between sessions.
Outside of work she enjoys hiking with her dogs and reading. That personal side informs a straightforward style in session: practical, focused, and oriented to what a person can do next.
Evidence-based methods and online sessions
Nicole uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptom reduction and skill building. One common approach she uses centers on trauma-informed care, which helps people process traumatic memories and reduce their impact on daily life through paced, practical work. Another approach emphasizes behavioral strategies to manage mood and anxiety, teaching concrete tools such as activity scheduling, relaxation practices, and coping plans to handle cravings or panic.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring into sessions. Together they review what works, adjust strategies, and set clear, achievable steps to try between meetings.
Confirm available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can occur around work or caregiving. If you prefer a particular way of meeting, check the current offerings when you schedule a first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addictions, and supports people exploring life purpose and coaching.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
Her style uses evidence-based techniques and a collaborative process to identify goals and practical steps to move forward.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working with mood disorders, trauma-related problems, and substance use concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Missouri Psychologist (MO Psychologist 2015005498) and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.