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- trauma informed
- cognitive behavioral
- play therapy techniques
About Nicole
LCSW in Pennsylvania with nine years of experience, Nicole Codagnone helps people facing trauma, mood concerns, anxiety, and life transitions. She works with adults, adolescents, and children in ways that focus on strengths and practical skills. Sessions use a trauma-informed lens and mix conversational work with behavioral strategies.
Nicole earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from West Chester University and holds a Pennsylvania licensed clinical social worker credential, LCSW. She has worked in community mental health, outpatient therapy, schools, and home settings. That variety shaped a flexible approach to common problems such as depression, self-esteem struggles, ADHD-related challenges, grief, and stress.
Her practice emphasizes building rapport first so clients feel able to talk and try new approaches. She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to help people change thoughts and behaviors that cause distress. For younger clients she also draws on play therapy methods when appropriate.
Nicole describes her work as trauma-informed and strength-based. That means she looks for existing skills to build on while recognizing the impact of past harm. Sessions include practical tools, goal-setting, and moment-to-moment problem solving.
She has nine years of direct practice experience and completed her LCSW in 2021. Outside of work she enjoys exercising, baking, and spending time with family. Those interests inform a down-to-earth style in session that focuses on what helps in daily life.
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How evidence-based methods work in online sessions
Nicole uses a trauma-informed frame and cognitive behavioral techniques as core tools. Cognitive behavioral methods focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors; they help with anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete skills for daily life. Play therapy techniques are used selectively with younger clients to allow expression through drawing, games, and activity rather than only talk; this can help with behavioral concerns and emotional regulation.Choosing the right method is collaborative. The therapist will review concerns, goals, and preferences together and recommend approaches to try. That process can include brief experiments to see what feels useful and adjustments over time based on what the person reports.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins from a workplace break or home between obligations. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require video, which can suit people who need a quicker check-in. Licensed professionals will help arrange a schedule and format that fits daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem problems, ADHD challenges, addictions, grief, and many life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
The approach is trauma-informed and strength-based, using cognitive behavioral techniques and play therapy methods when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience and completed her LCSW in 2021.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Pennsylvania LCSW and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.