Nicole Mancuso-Todd, LPC
Experienced LPC helping people through midlife changes
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- 25 years experience
- Practical coping skills
- Compassionate support
About Nicole
Nicole Mancuso-Todd is a Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, or big life changes. Her tone is respectful and compassionate, and she focuses on practical next steps that fit each person's situation.
Nicole adapts conversations and plans to match what a person needs right now. Sessions center on clear goals, coping strategies, and building confidence. She draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, and attachment-informed work to help people make changes they want to see.
Her work also covers a wide set of related concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric topics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, communication problems, and attachment issues. Nicole can help untangle overlapping problems and prioritize what matters most in the moment.
Clients can expect a collaborative style that values their perspective and pace. Conversations are practical and grounded, with skills for managing intense feelings and improving daily routines. Nicole supports people through transitions and helps them find clearer choices for the future.
She practices in Pennsylvania and conducts work in English. If you are considering starting therapy, Nicole invites you to take the first step and explore whether her way of working feels like a good fit.
Nicole adapts conversations and plans to match what a person needs right now. Sessions center on clear goals, coping strategies, and building confidence. She draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, and attachment-informed work to help people make changes they want to see.
Her work also covers a wide set of related concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric topics, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, communication problems, and attachment issues. Nicole can help untangle overlapping problems and prioritize what matters most in the moment.
Clients can expect a collaborative style that values their perspective and pace. Conversations are practical and grounded, with skills for managing intense feelings and improving daily routines. Nicole supports people through transitions and helps them find clearer choices for the future.
She practices in Pennsylvania and conducts work in English. If you are considering starting therapy, Nicole invites you to take the first step and explore whether her way of working feels like a good fit.
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
Therapeutic approaches and online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people accept difficult feelings while taking steps that match their values. It can help when someone is stuck in worry or avoiding changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current patterns and can help people improve connection and trust in relationships.Finding the right approach is a cooperative process. Nicole will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust as needed. The choice of techniques grows out of what the person wants to change and how they prefer to work in sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also gives flexibility to attend from different locations and to choose whether to use video or an alternative that suits a person's needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Nicole help with?
She works with people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, among other related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear goals, skills practice, and adapting plans to each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
Nicole has 25 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Pennsylvania.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients served?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.