Therapist profile
Nicole Mancuso-Todd, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Pennsylvania / PC018103
- NPI1245865898
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- CBT methods
- Acceptance and Commitment
- Attachment focus
About Nicole
Nicole Mancuso-Todd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and major life changes. Nicole focuses on practical steps people can use to handle strong emotions and rebuild confidence.
She uses common-sense conversation and goal-focused planning in sessions. Nicole draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people decide what matters most. She also uses attachment-based and client-centered methods to make space for how past relationships affect present feelings.
Nicole helps people who find themselves snapping, holding resentment, or shutting down when upset. Sessions often include skills practice, ways to notice triggers, and plans for testing new behaviors between meetings. The emphasis is on skills people can try in everyday life rather than theoretical discussion.
Her style is direct but respectful. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and then works with the person to try different approaches. Over time the goal is clearer choices around anger, more consistent coping, and better regulation of strong emotions.
Nicole works in Pennsylvania and conducts work in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and formats before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choosing actions that match personal values. This can help with persistent anger, avoidance, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to change patterns that escalate anger or anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns influence reactions now and can clarify why certain interactions trigger strong responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Nicole will collaborate with the client to decide which tools to try first based on goals and what feels workable. That means trying skills, checking how they land, and adjusting plans together over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online arrangements can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break or to keep notes and homework handy between meetings. They also allow for shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed and reduce travel time, which helps people maintain regular practice of new skills.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is conversational and goal-focused, using skills practice and problem-solving to manage emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience in counseling and related services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices in that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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