Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How Nicole works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Nicole
Nicole Mancuso-Todd is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and self-esteem struggles. She approaches each person with respect and compassion. Nicole aims to make the first step feel achievable and supportive for anyone seeking change.
She has 25 years of experience in clinical work in Pennsylvania as an LPC. Over that time she has helped people cope with major life changes and the lasting effects of abuse and trauma.
Background and approach
Her experience includes working with issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, and the challenges of chronic illness. Nicole uses practical strategies during sessions. She tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs rather than applying a single method to everyone.
That means sessions can include skills for managing strong emotions, ways to shift unhelpful thinking, and techniques to build tolerance for difficult feelings. Her approach draws on several well-known therapy methods and adapts them to the situation in front of her. She focuses on helping clients find workable actions that match their values, strengthen relationships, and improve daily coping.
The work is collaborative and paced to what the client can manage. People who reach out can expect straightforward talk, clear goals, and ongoing adjustments to the plan. Nicole aims to support steady progress toward greater calm, clearer self-confidence, and better handling of anger and life transitions.
What Nicole works with
Everything Nicole lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Nicole's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Nicole lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-driven steps. It can be useful when someone feels stuck by anxiety, stress, or recurring anger. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing patterns of thought and behavior and then practicing different responses to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.Deciding which approach fits best is a joint process. Nicole will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels workable in their life. Together they test methods, adjust strategies, and pick the mix that helps the person move forward without pushing beyond what they can manage.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is good for a full session with face-to-face interaction, while phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, homework support, or when scheduling a longer session is difficult. These options help fit therapy into busy days and varied routines.
Questions people ask about Nicole
What concerns does Nicole address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on tailored conversations, skill building, and steps a person can use between sessions.
How long has she practiced?
Nicole has 25 years of professional work experience as a counselor in Pennsylvania.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported and what about international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.