Nicole Phelan, LCSW
LCSW specializing in trauma and families
- Trauma and abuse
- Family and parenting
- ACT and CBT
About Nicole Phelan
Nicole Phelan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in central Maine with nine years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, parenting and family challenges, OCD, PTSD, attachment issues, ADHD, eating and food-related concerns, and the effects of physical, sexual, or emotional trauma. She has also supported active military members and veterans, drawing on eight years of service in the Army Reserve and a tour of duty in Iraq in 2003-2004.
Her counseling style is warm, direct, and interactive, rooted in respect, dignity, and compassion. She emphasizes practical strategies that help people cope with everyday life and build stronger relationships, while also attending to deeper emotional wounds like shame, guilt, and abandonment. She values experiential work and believes that time spent in nature can boost self-esteem, aid coping, and support processing of difficult experiences. Nicole aims to empower people who are ready to pursue more fulfilling, balanced lives by tailoring evidence-informed approaches to each person’s needs and goals. As an LCSW, she combines clinical training with real-world experience to help clients develop skills, process trauma, and navigate life changes.
Her counseling style is warm, direct, and interactive, rooted in respect, dignity, and compassion. She emphasizes practical strategies that help people cope with everyday life and build stronger relationships, while also attending to deeper emotional wounds like shame, guilt, and abandonment. She values experiential work and believes that time spent in nature can boost self-esteem, aid coping, and support processing of difficult experiences. Nicole aims to empower people who are ready to pursue more fulfilling, balanced lives by tailoring evidence-informed approaches to each person’s needs and goals. As an LCSW, she combines clinical training with real-world experience to help clients develop skills, process trauma, and navigate life changes.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesEating disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Jungian Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Nicole Phelan have?
Nicole Phelan has 9 years of experience.
Is Nicole Phelan a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: ME LCSW LC17380.
In which languages does Nicole Phelan provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Nicole Phelan located?
Nicole Phelan is located in Maine.
How can I work with Nicole Phelan as my therapist?
You can work with Nicole Phelan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Nicole Phelan work with international clients?
Nicole Phelan does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Nicole Phelan cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and build practical habits that align with those values. It combines mindful awareness with committed action, and can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and navigating life changes.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotional patterns and interpersonal expectations. It helps people understand and repair relationship dynamics, work through abandonment or attachment wounds, and improve communication with partners and family.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, skills-oriented approach that identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replaces them with more adaptive patterns. CBT is effective for anxiety, depression, anger, and many everyday coping challenges.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicole Phelan will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adapting methods over time to fit the client’s needs.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and engage in therapy from familiar settings while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to practical, evidence-informed care.