Nancy Kollhoff, LPC

Nancy Kollhoff is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan. She focuses on helping people facing grief, low self-esteem, life transitions, and compassion fatigue. Her approach is gentle and respectful, and she adapts conversations to each person's needs.

Nancy uses clear, practical methods to help people feel more capable. She listens first, then works with clients to set simple goals and small steps. Conversations are tailored so clients can try strategies between sessions and notice what helps.

Her work draws on cognitive behavioral ideas that look at thoughts and actions together. She also uses client-centered conversation to follow what matters most to the person sitting across from her. Emotionally-focused techniques are used when relationships or strong feelings need attention.

Nancy has 18 years of experience in clinical settings. Over that time she has supported people dealing with LGBT concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, cancer, traumatic brain injury, and post-traumatic stress. She also helps with feelings of isolation, shame, and the aftermath of separation or loss.

Sessions are offered in English and are adapted to what each person can manage. Nancy aims to make therapy practical and understandable, so people leave with doable tools and clearer next steps.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online work

Nancy uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors; this approach works well for problems like low self-esteem, anxiety about change, and practical coping skills. Client-centered therapy is another core element where the therapist follows the client's lead, offers empathy, and helps clarify what the client most wants to change. Emotionally-focused ideas are used when strong feelings or relationship patterns need attention, helping people name emotions and change how they respond.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Nancy will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they decide whether to focus on thoughts and behaviors, on emotional processing, or a blend of methods. The plan can change as needs shift during therapy.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people work face-to-face from different locations. Phone sessions can be a good option when video isn't possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, shorter sessions, or ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between meetings.