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Nicole Pyfer, LPC
Colorado
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- Systems perspective
- Trauma experience
About Nicole
Nicole Pyfer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with five years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. She also addresses family difficulties and works with people who want to change negative self-beliefs.
Before becoming a counselor she earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Master’s degree in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health. Her training and work have included supporting people affected by trauma and adults who have caused harm to others. That background informs how she notices patterns that keep repeating in relationships and behavior.
Nicole uses a systems perspective to look at how childhood experiences shape present reactions. She points out emotional and behavioral patterns and helps people try different responses. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing new skills in everyday life.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered and emotionally-focused methods. She also integrates existential and Imago relationship ideas when they fit the issue at hand. The emphasis is on clear, doable steps rather than abstract theory.
Nicole frames work around specific problems like abandonment, attachment issues, body image, control struggles, divorce, shame, impulsivity, loneliness, process addictions, self-harm, and questions about life purpose. She guides people toward more realistic self-views and practical ways to cope and move forward.
How her approaches translate to online work
Nicole blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in practical ways. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small experiments to see what changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so people can clarify their own goals and values.She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to identify and name emotional responses that affect relationships. That approach can help people understand attachment patterns and how emotions drive interactions. Together these methods give concrete tools and a clear focus for sessions rather than open-ended discussion.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicole will help clients choose techniques based on their concerns, goals, and what feels most useful in practice. She treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts methods as the client learns what helps.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into busy schedules and reducing travel time. Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, since format options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to have regular check-ins, try short skills practice between meetings, and use homework that fits into daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with life changes, and addresses family-related concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, test new ideas, and practice different responses in daily life.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health and has five years of paid professional experience.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.
In which language are sessions offered?
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 paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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