Counseling & Psychotherapy
Claire Nickell
Individual & Relational Counseling  ·  P.L.L.C.

You do not have to keep carrying this alone.

I’m Claire, a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. I listen deeply and walk with clients through a thoughtful exploration of themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that keep them feeling stuck. If you’re looking for relief, clarity, or a way forward, reach out for a free 15-minute call to see if working together feels like a good fit.

Trauma-Trained Care
Couples & Families
Anxiety & Depression
Claire Nickell
Start with relief

A free 15-minute consult gives you a simple next step, without pressure.

Free
15-Minute Consult
50 min
Telehealth Sessions
M.S.
Marriage & Family Therapy
A softer place to start

When life or relationships feel heavier than they should

People often reach out after trying to handle things on their own for a long time. Therapy gives you a steady place to slow down, make sense of what is happening, and begin taking honest, practical steps toward healing.

You might be looking for help with...

  • Communication that keeps turning into conflict, shutdown, or distance.
  • Anxiety, depression, or stress that is affecting your daily life.
  • Trauma or painful experiences that still shape how you cope and connect.
  • Couple or family concerns that need care, honesty, and support.
You do not need to know exactly what to say. A short message is enough to begin.
Couple walking together outdoors
About Claire

Thoughtful, trauma-trained care for individuals, couples, and families

I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Kentucky. My work is grounded in deep listening, curiosity, and respect for the complexity of each person’s story.

In therapy, we slow things down together. We look at the emotions, experiences, relationship patterns, and protective strategies that may have helped you survive — while also asking what might help you heal now.

My hope is that therapy feels both compassionate and useful: a place where you can better understand yourself, communicate more clearly, and move toward healthier relationships and a more settled life.

Therapeutic Approaches
Trauma-Trained Emotionally Focused Cognitive Behavioral Narrative Therapy Internal Family Systems ACT Solution-Focused
How I Help

Support that meets you where life actually feels hard

Request a Free Call
01
Individual Therapy
For anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, self-worth, and feeling stuck or disconnected from yourself.
02
Couples Therapy
For couples who feel caught in conflict, shutdown, resentment, or distance and want healthier communication and connection.
03
Family Therapy
For families navigating tension, disconnection, communication struggles, or painful transitions.
Free
15-Minute Consultation
a low-pressure first step
50 min
Telehealth Therapy Sessions
individual, couples, and family care

Telehealth sessions only  ·  Insurance not accepted at this time

Therapeutic Approach

A flexible approach, shaped around you

I draw from several evidence-based approaches, choosing what fits the person, couple, or family in front of me rather than forcing therapy into one script.

01Emotionally Focused Therapy
02Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
03Narrative Therapy
04Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
05Internal Family Systems
06Solution-Focused Therapy
Areas of Focus

Common reasons people reach out

These are some of the concerns I often help clients work through. You do not have to fit neatly into one category to reach out.

Trauma Communication Issues Couples Family Concerns Anxiety Depression Relationship Issues Life Transitions Spirituality
Get in Touch

Ready to reach out?

Send a general message or request a free 15-minute consult. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

Email Claire

For general questions or availability, email me directly.

clairenickellcounseling@gmail.com
Phone

You can also reach out by phone if that feels easier.

(502) 783-7234
Option 1

Send me a message

Ask a question or share a little about what you’re looking for. I’ll respond by email.

Message received

Thank you for reaching out. Claire will be in touch with you shortly.

Option 2

Request a free 15-minute consult

Share your name, contact information, and a brief description of what you’re hoping for. I’ll reach out to schedule your free 15-minute consult.

Consult request received

Thank you for reaching out. Claire will contact you to schedule your free 15-minute consult.