Therapist profile
Dr. Nicole Donato, LPC
New Jersey
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, New Jersey / 37PC00348500
- NPI1245495456
- Experience11 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- Person-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Motivational interviewing
About Nicole
Dr. Nicole Donato is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 11 years of clinical experience. She holds two master’s degrees and a PhD in Psychology and has worked in inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient therapy, and as a social worker for a foster family agency. Nicole currently teaches at the college level and offers online work to address emotional concerns including anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and relationship issues.
Nicole uses a person-centered stance to build a strong working relationship. She aims to be genuine and to understand the life experiences that shape a person’s reactions. Sessions focus on practical conversation and reflection rather than jargon. The goal is to make the process clearer and more straightforward for the person in therapy.
She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice activating events and the self-talk that follows. That can look like identifying thoughts that fuel anger or anxiety and trying different responses in day-to-day life. Motivational interviewing strategies are used when people are weighing change or feeling stuck.
Psychodynamic ideas inform how past experiences and relationships can influence current patterns. Nicole combines these approaches to address concerns such as grief, intimacy-related problems, sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her background in multiple settings informs a practical approach to emotional and behavioral challenges.
Sessions are conducted in English and reflect an emphasis on clear explanations and collaborative planning. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Nicole combines a person-centered approach with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing in online sessions. Person-centered work means the therapist listens closely and aims to understand a client’s life experience before suggesting changes. CBT focuses on spotting activating events and the self-talk that follows, useful for anger, anxiety, and mood problems. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about changing habits like substance use or coping patterns.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Nicole will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then adapt methods as therapy progresses. That way the work stays practical and relevant to real situations that cause frustration or snapping at others.
Confirm session formats before booking so you know how appointments are delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discussing which techniques to try and how to practice them between meetings is a common focus of sessions, whether you need help with anger at work, simmering resentment, or coping with another person’s strong emotions.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and sleep problems.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and direct; she aims to be genuine and understands a person’s experience, while using practical techniques to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience, including work in inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient therapy, and foster family social work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and works from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
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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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.