- Grief support
- Self esteem work
- Communication skills
About Nicole
Nicole Ladner-Pace is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 12 years of practice. She works with people facing relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and life changes. She also focuses on communication problems, life purpose, self-love, women's issues, and concerns common to young adults.
She uses a straightforward, conversational style in sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small, practical steps that feel manageable. Nicole listens to what matters most and helps people notice patterns in thoughts and behavior that get in the way of moving forward.
Her approach draws on several methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions and helps people try new ways of responding. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s perspective and priorities while working at their pace. Narrative Therapy helps reframe difficult stories so people can consider different meanings and choices.
Sessions tend to be focused and goal-oriented while remaining flexible to the person’s needs. Nicole encourages concrete communication skills for resolving conflict and tools for coping with loss and overwhelm. She also supports people who are re-evaluating career or life direction and want to explore what matters next.
To begin, visitors are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The site uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s perspective at the center of sessions. The therapist listens closely and follows the priorities the client brings, helping them set the pace and focus for work on relationships, grief, or life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and introduces practical experiments and skills to change unhelpful patterns. This approach is useful for managing low self-esteem, anxiety about change, and habits that limit progress.Nicole treats the choice of approach as a collaborative decision. She will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try methods out, and adjust as needed. Finding what fits usually happens over a few sessions rather than being fixed from the start.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some people prefer sessions that allow less time in front of a camera or a quick, focused meeting on a workday; others want longer conversations. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements so sessions match daily life without assuming a particular format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship difficulties, grief, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like communication problems and life purpose.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses conversational, practical sessions that focus on understanding current patterns and trying small, manageable changes.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community practice in California.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Scheduling begins by completing a short matching questionnaire. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the initial session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.