Nicole WellsLISW, LIMHP

Nicole Wells is a licensed social worker and mental health practitioner who brings 11 years of experience to therapy. She is licensed in Iowa and Nebraska as an Iowa LISW and a Nebraska LIMHP. Nicole focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and parenting concerns with sensitivity and respect.

She aims to create a practical plan shaped around each person’s needs. Conversations are tailored to what matters most to the client, and goals are set together. Nicole emphasizes steady progress and helps people take manageable steps toward change.

Nicole has worked across settings that exposed her to a wide range of life challenges. That background informs how she responds to trauma, panic, and depression. She also supports people dealing with family of origin issues, family problems, and gender dysphoria concerns.

She has experience with perinatal concerns including postpartum depression and addresses end-of-life issues such as hospice and bereavement support. Seasonal mood shifts and social anxiety are also within her scope of practice.

Nicole approaches therapy with compassion and practical guidance. She encourages clients to be active participants in their care and offers steady support as they try new coping strategies. Her style is straightforward, warm, and focused on real-life results.

Evidence-based approaches and online care options

Nicole uses well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills for managing anxiety and panic - skills include breathing strategies, activity planning, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance. Another approach centers on processing trauma and its effects by helping people make sense of painful memories and build new, safer patterns for handling triggers.

Finding the right way to work together is part of therapy. Nicole collaborates with each person to match techniques to their goals and comfort level. She encourages feedback and adjusts the plan as progress is made so the approach fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some formats work better for quieter conversations while others may be preferable when bandwidth is limited; confirm what Nicole offers so you can choose what fits your routine.