- Anxiety management
- Self esteem work
- Life purpose focus
About Nicole
Nicole Wardell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah with five years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and the practical challenges that come with life changes. Nicole also focuses on concerns like body image, communication problems, control issues, loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
Nicole uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward, conversational sessions. She listens to what matters most and adapts conversations and plans to reflect each person's situation. Sessions are practical and focused on real-life change rather than on jargon or abstract theory.
In the room she helps people untangle overwhelming thoughts, practise ways to manage mood and anxiety, and try small behavioral steps that can build confidence. She works with clients to notice patterns that keep them stuck and to test new ways of responding to stress and difficult feelings.
Nicole aims to make therapy a place for clear, manageable progress. She offers a plan the client can follow and adjusts it as needs evolve. The approach is collaborative: clients set the goals and she helps with tools, structure, and feedback.
Her Utah license and five years of practice guide how she brings clinical knowledge into sessions. People who want to talk about purpose, self-worth, or moving through a big life change will find a practical, down-to-earth clinician focused on what’s next.
How her approaches translate to online work
Nicole uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. Cognitive-behavioral approaches involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. That method is useful for stress, low confidence, and many mood concerns.Behavioral strategies and guided problem-solving are another emphasis. These include breaking big changes into small steps, tracking what helps or hinders, and adjusting plans based on what actually works. These techniques help with motivation, managing daily routines, and coping during transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on progress and preference. This collaborative stance aims to match techniques to real-life needs rather than applying a single method by default.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which online formats are offered. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and let sessions fit into a busy day. It also allows for brief check-ins or focused work that suits someone balancing work, family, or changing routines.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem problems, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include body image, communication problems, control issues, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, and self-love.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and conversational sessions to identify unhelpful patterns. The work focuses on practical steps and behavioral experiments to test new ways of coping.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That experience informs how she structures sessions and short-term goals.
What credential and location information is relevant?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Utah.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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.