- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Nicole
Nicole Mancuso-Todd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 25 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes.
Nicole focuses on clear, practical conversation. She listens to what is most pressing and helps people name difficult emotions. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, aiming to improve day-to-day coping and emotional understanding.
Her background includes a range of therapy approaches. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to attend to emotions and attachment patterns. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful patterns and act on personal values.
Nicole works with issues that come from disrupted attachments and difficult life transitions. She has experience with abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family stress, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, and body image worries. Communication problems, codependency, commitment issues, and co-morbid conditions are also within her scope of practice.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her client-centered approach. She adjusts the form and pace of work to what each person needs, focusing on practical steps and emotional clarity. To begin, people complete an initial matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with core emotions and attachment patterns to change how people relate to their feelings. It can help when strong emotions are hard to name or when relational patterns feel stuck. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills for accepting difficult thoughts and moving toward chosen values, often useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationship patterns and how they shape current emotional responses, helping people understand why certain triggers feel so powerful.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Nicole will work collaboratively to see which methods fit a person's concerns, goals, and preferences, and she can combine elements from different approaches as needed. That collaboration helps shape clear, practical steps for change.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that video or phone sessions help maintain momentum between in-person visits and keep work consistent with everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Nicole works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach with practical conversation and goal-focused work to help people understand and manage emotions.
What is her professional experience?
She has 25 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical roles.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LPC in Pennsylvania and practices under that credential within the state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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