Therapist profile
Nicole Codagnone, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Pennsylvania / CW022081
- NPI1467111740
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- Trauma informed
- Cognitive behavioral
- Strength based
About Nicole
Nicole Codagnone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with nine years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related concerns. She also supports clients facing parenting strain, career pressure, grief, and issues with sleep and intimacy.
Nicole earned a Master of Social Work from West Chester University and progressed from LSW to LCSW. Her background spans community mental health, outpatient therapy, and work in school and home settings. That variety shapes a practical approach to everyday problems.
Her work is trauma informed and strength based. She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. For younger clients she has used play therapy tools when appropriate.
Nicole focuses on building rapport first. Sessions are grounded in straightforward conversation that addresses immediate concerns and practical coping skills. She talks through stress management, emotion regulation, and ways to reduce reactive or overwhelming anger.
She describes treatment planning as collaborative. Nicole adapts goals and pacing based on what a person brings to the session and what feels manageable. Outside sessions she values exercise, baking, and time with family, which inform a down-to-earth style in clinical work.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Nicole integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and shift patterns of thought and behavior that fuel angry reactions. CBT focuses on concrete strategies such as identifying triggers, testing unhelpful thoughts, and practicing alternative responses, which can be useful for anger, anxiety, and depression.She also uses a trauma informed, strength based perspective that recognizes past stress and current coping skills. That approach looks at how early experiences affect present responses and highlights personal resources to build on during therapy.
Choosing which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, try different techniques, and adjust plans based on what feels effective. This helps keep work practical and focused on daily life challenges rather than abstract concepts.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or other commitments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not needed. Licensed professionals can also combine skills-based exercises and homework between sessions to support steady progress.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related concerns such as parenting strain, sleep issues, relationship worries, and career stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is trauma informed and strength based, using practical conversation, rapport building, and cognitive behavioral techniques to address thinking and behavior patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience and progressed from Licensed Social Worker to Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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