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Dr. Nicole Harder, LPC
Texas
LPC in Texas - Stress and Relationship work
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and goal work
- Addiction support
About Nicole
Dr. Nicole Harder is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 18 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, motivation issues, and recovery from addiction. She also addresses intimacy concerns and compassion fatigue.
Her style is straightforward and practical. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, then tries different ways of responding. Sessions focus on clear steps and small changes that fit into everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the approaches she uses to help people see how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect.
Nicole combines client-centered listening with motivated, goal-focused methods. She may use motivational interviewing to support change and solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals. Together these methods create a plan that moves from problem identification to specific next steps.
She pays attention to family of origin issues, body image, codependency, caregiver stress, and problems with control or communication. Nicole also works with people facing divorce or separation, substance use concerns, eating and food-related issues, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
Her background includes nearly two decades of counseling practice in Texas settings. People who want clear strategies and concrete tools to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning often find her approach useful. To begin, she asks a few questions to match priorities and then plans the first session together.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Harder often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions tend to include worksheets, behavioral experiments, and short homework tasks to practice between meetings. Client-Centered Therapy is also part of her work; this involves focused listening and letting the client's priorities guide the conversation while she reflects and clarifies.Motivational Interviewing appears when someone is weighing change. That approach uses open questions and collaborative planning to strengthen personal motivation for specific goals. Across these methods she emphasizes a collaborative process - she and the client choose which tools to try based on current needs, goals, and preferences.
The exact session formats offered should be confirmed before booking. Please check the online therapy options to see how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit regular meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-in visits when needed, or reduce travel time. It also lets clients use video or phone approaches when those formats suit their day-to-day routine.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, motivation, and addiction-related issues.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses practical, structured methods that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional counseling experience working in Texas settings.
What credentials and location should I know?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Texas and practices out of Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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