Nicole Phelan, LCSW

Maine · 9 years in practice

Nicole Phelan is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of practice based in Maine.

License and registration

LCSW, Maine: LC17380 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1447704275 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Nicole

Nicole Phelan is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of practice based in Maine. She offers a straightforward, warm approach and focuses on practical steps people can use to feel better. Nicole listens closely and aims to help people move toward clearer choices and more resilience in daily life.

She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, and ADHD. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, eating and body image struggles, anger, and relationship stress.

Background and approach

Parenting and family challenges are part of her practice as well as issues like attachment, abandonment, and adoption-related questions. Nicole blends Jungian therapy ideas with cognitive and behavioral tools to help people understand patterns that keep them stuck. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-focused work to address values, connection, and coping.

Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies help set clear, achievable goals. Her style is direct and interactive while remaining compassionate and respectful. She encourages activities in nature as one way to build self-esteem and process hard experiences.

Sessions aim to be practical - identifying small steps clients can try between meetings. Nicole offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules. She works in English and practices from Maine as a ME LCSW.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Nicole lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Self esteem
LGBT
Relationship issues
Eating disorders
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Eating and food-related issues
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Nicole names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Nicole combines Jungian therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people understand patterns and take meaningful action. Jungian therapy focuses on themes, symbols, and personal narrative to help people notice deep patterns that affect mood and relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches skills for accepting difficult thoughts and committing to actions that reflect personal values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicole works with each person to see which ideas and techniques fit their needs and goals. She adapts methods over time and checks in to make sure the work feels useful and relevant to the person’s life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and ongoing text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for more in-depth conversations and visual connection. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging allow for brief updates, real-time support between sessions, and people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and different life rhythms.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Nicole help with?

She works with anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, trauma and abuse, eating issues, anger, relationship strain, and parenting or family challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is warm but direct and interactive. She aims to be respectful and to help people take practical steps between sessions.

What background does she bring to therapy?

Nicole has nine years of clinical experience and combines several approaches to meet people where they are.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, ME LCSW, and practices in Maine.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she offer?

Nicole provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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