Nicole Bebiak, LCPC, LMHC
Compassionate counselor focused on practical growth
Details
| Name | Nicole Bebiak |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCPC, LMHC |
| Based in | Indiana |
| Licensed in | Illinois, Indiana |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 24 |
About Nicole
Nicole Bebiak is a licensed counselor practicing in Indiana and Illinois. She brings 24 years of experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma, or identity questions. Nicole greets each step toward help with plain, steady support and respect for the person in front of her.
She uses a client-centered stance that keeps the person's goals and strengths at the center of work.
Background and approach
Nicole listens first, then helps people name what matters and try new ways of responding. She aims to preserve each person's dignity while building practical coping skills for everyday life. Nicole blends methods to match the situation.
That can mean narrative work to rewrite problem-saturated stories, cognitive-behavioral tools to shift unhelpful thinking, or mindfulness practices to build calm and focus. She also draws on motivational interviewing when people need to find their own reasons for change.
Her background includes a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University and long practice across community mental health, crisis lines, a domestic violence center, and a behavioral health hospital. Those settings shaped how she responds in moments of crisis and change. Sessions tend to be straightforward and practical.
Nicole aims to help people solve immediate problems while also working on deeper patterns that keep coming back. She prefers collaborative work so people leave feeling more capable and clear about next steps.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Nicole works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Nicole among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Nicole directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Nicole directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
Nicole often uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from problem stories and name new possibilities; this approach helps when patterns feel stuck or identity feels tied to a single painful story. Client-Centered Therapy is another cornerstone of her work, which means sessions begin with careful listening and follow the person's priorities so progress matches real needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, when used, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or lift mood.Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Nicole will talk with the person about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. The work aims to be collaborative so the person stays in control of pace and direction rather than following a one-size-fits-all method.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversation time. Phone sessions fit when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions, do brief checkups, or fit short conversations into a busy day. These options help therapy fit real life while keeping the focus on progress and usable skills.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Nicole help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, and concerns related to ADHD, bipolar, or compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Nicole practices a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening, respect, and collaboration, then uses tools from narrative, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to meet individual needs.
What is her professional background?
She earned a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University and has been counseling since 1999 in settings such as crisis lines, a domestic violence center, community mental health agencies, and a behavioral health hospital.
Where is she licensed and based?
Nicole holds IL LCPC and IN LMHC credentials and practices in Indiana while maintaining licensure in Illinois.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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