What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.33
About Nicole Wheeler
Focus areas
Anxiety
Work-Related Counseling
Depression
Stress Management
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Art Therapy
Music Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Play Therapy
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Nicole Wheeler
Hi! I'm Nikki, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. I've been working in human services for 25 years starting with an Alzheimer's unit in a nursing home and intellectual disabilities in group homes to wraparound services with children that have Autism. I gained my education in psychology and counseling and began working with at-risk youth in juvenile delinquency settings and now working with transition-aged youth. I really enjoy helping young adults find themselves and their path in life with their personal life and professional endeavors. I've also grown with the BFRB community (body-focused repetitive behavior) being recovered myself and providing outreach and advocacy. I have been featured on the Dr. Oz television show, spoken at the Pennsylvania Counseling Association, and written in the book Project Dermatillomania. I continue in these areas such as ACT Therapy, ERP Therapy, DBT Therapy, etc. My main approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for general anxiety and depression and sometimes expressive arts approaches for those that have difficulty expressing themselves. I currently only offer online therapy and do not accept clients with severe mental illnesses.
On a personal level, I am married and have a 5-year-old daughter and we enjoy outdoor activities and spending time with our pets (Boston Terriers, cats, chinchillas, and frogs). My favorite activities and hobbies include crocheting, scrapbooking, gardening, and sometimes drawing/painting. I really believe in the quote "You are the author of your own life story" and would like to hear your story as you're the expert in navigating it! I live and teach by my own SELF approach: S for searching your soul and the therapeutic approaches that will work for you, E for changing your environment from a toxic one to a healthy one, L for surrounding yourself with those that love and support you along with learning to love yourself, and F for forgiving yourself for setbacks or relapses.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I build a relationship with my clients that's foremost in developing trust and confidence in learning to change. I help clients identify the triggers that precede your mental health symptoms along with how to challenge irrational thoughts and restructure your thinking so that you start feeling better. Learning to be mindful of yourself and your environment is the first big step to healing. Learning to be accepting of what you can't control and practicing self care skills to reset your body's response to everyday stressors and anxiety will help you gain control again. Our mind, body, and environment are all connected; therefore, we need to be true to ourselves in our needs and congruent with our gut feeling. Take care of yourself and everything else will begin to fall into place.
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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Waynesburg University, Master's in Clinical Counseling
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1003426206
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Overall rating
4.33
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What practice does Nicole Wheeler work with?
Nicole Wheeler works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Nicole Wheeler?
Nicole Wheeler frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Nicole Wheeler on their profile.
What languages does Nicole Wheeler speak?
Nicole Wheeler speaks English.