- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and anger
- Life transitions
About Nicole
Nicole Mancuso-Todd is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, or major life changes. Her approach is direct and respectful, aimed at making small, useful changes that matter in daily life.
With 25 years of experience, Nicole draws on several well-known therapeutic approaches to match each person's needs. She listens first, then shapes conversations and goals around what matters most to the client. Sessions center on practical strategies and clear steps rather than theory alone.
Nicole often helps people facing issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, chronic illness or pain, caregiving strain, body image, and cancer-related stress. She also addresses communication problems, commitment and codependency struggles, and challenges linked to autism spectrum presentations or antisocial personality concerns.
Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental. Clients can expect a tailored plan that fits their pace and situation. Nicole emphasizes building coping skills, improving emotional regulation, and strengthening everyday routines that support wellbeing.
Those who want to begin will complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. The process is meant to be straightforward so people can focus on making progress rather than navigating logistics.
With 25 years of experience, Nicole draws on several well-known therapeutic approaches to match each person's needs. She listens first, then shapes conversations and goals around what matters most to the client. Sessions center on practical strategies and clear steps rather than theory alone.
Nicole often helps people facing issues related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, chronic illness or pain, caregiving strain, body image, and cancer-related stress. She also addresses communication problems, commitment and codependency struggles, and challenges linked to autism spectrum presentations or antisocial personality concerns.
Her style is collaborative and nonjudgmental. Clients can expect a tailored plan that fits their pace and situation. Nicole emphasizes building coping skills, improving emotional regulation, and strengthening everyday routines that support wellbeing.
Those who want to begin will complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. The process is meant to be straightforward so people can focus on making progress rather than navigating logistics.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
How Nicole’s approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their values and take steps toward them even when difficult thoughts and feelings appear. It helps with stress, anxiety, chronic illness adjustment, and motivation when life feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to patterns in close relationships and helps people develop more secure ways of relating when attachment needs or abandonment concerns cause distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicole will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods that fit their goals, life situation, and preferences. She adapts the plan over time based on what helps most in real life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, permit shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online work can include skill practice, guided exercises, and focused conversations that translate well from an office to an at-home or work break setting. Licensed professionals, including therapists like Nicole, will help design sessions that match your daily routine and treatment goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Nicole helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related areas like chronic illness, caregiving stress, body image, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear goals and teach skills they can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns and life changes.
What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
Nicole is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are used during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.