- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Nicole
Nicole Pyfer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with five years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, and depression and supports those coping with grief and major life changes. Her work also addresses family problems and negative self-beliefs that get in the way of daily life.
She uses a systems perspective to notice patterns that began in childhood and still affect behavior and feelings today. That makes it easier to see which reactions are automatic and which can be changed. Nicole also has experience working with people who have survived trauma and with adults who have caused harm to others.
Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master’s Degree in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health. Those studies inform a practical approach to emotional and relational concerns. In sessions she focuses on clarifying current problems and identifying small, concrete steps toward feeling better.
Nicole lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, and Imago Relationship Therapy among the approaches she uses. She draws on these methods to help clients name hard emotions, understand relationship patterns, and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Her style aims to be direct and respectful so clients can talk about difficult topics without extra jargon. If a parent is reading this and wants straightforward work on anxiety, grief, or family difficulties, Nicole’s profile spells out the kinds of concerns she commonly addresses.
How she applies therapy approaches online
Nicole lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) among her approaches. EFT focuses on naming and changing emotional responses and attachment patterns that keep people stuck. It can help when emotions are hard to name or when long-standing relational patterns cause distress.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy. That approach centers on listening and reflecting so the person can clarify their own goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another method she uses; it targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises that can be practiced between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicole will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying one method first and adjusting as issues become clearer.
The original biography does not specify exact online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or after work. Therapists often adapt exercises and reflections for virtual sessions so progress continues between appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
Nicole works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family problems, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on attachment issues, abandonment, body image, shame, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a systems perspective and practical conversation to identify patterns formed in childhood. Sessions aim to name emotions and try small, concrete steps to change unhelpful habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of paid professional work experience in counseling practice. That includes work with people who have survived trauma and those processing harmful behavior.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Colorado and holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health.
Can I see a therapist in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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